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Life on the Loose, My Journey from Suburban Housewife to Outdoor Guide recounts a thirty-two-year adventure with Venture West as my customers and I traveled the world with backpacks, canoes, and kayaks. This was a risky business with an unexpected learning curve, from the first backpacking trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to the final adventure in Zion National Park. I experienced emotions from pure joy to sheer terror as I navigated the unknown and took paying customers along for the ride. Once in Capitol Reef National Park, I led a group seven miles in the wrong direction. When I realized we had less then an hour of daylight left, I put on my best phony smile and carried on. It was my job.
People who look for inspiration, or enjoy an unvarnished insider’s account of the adventure travel business, or simply like a good story told with complete honesty, will want to read Life on The Loose. Also Available on Kindle. Contact me at venturewest@att.net Official Publication Date- April 15, 2016: Pre-orders up to April 1st get Free Shipping
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In The Upscale Cookbook Simple Recipes for Campers, Backpackers, and Short-Order Cooks, I share my tried and true recipes for delicious, easy to prepare, nutritious, outdoor meals.
ORDER The Upscale Outdoor Cookbook through PayPal ($8.00 plus $3.00 plus shipping) and receive an autographed copy. Or contact me at venturewest@att.net |
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In Milwaukee Walks and Milwaukee Walks Again, I introduce newcomers and reintroduces longtime Milwaukee residents to historic neighborhoods, county parks, the lakefront, and all the discoveries that happen when one takes a walk.
ORDER Milwaukee Walks and Milwaukee Walks Again through PayPal (two for the price of one, $10.00 plus $3.00 shipping) and receive autographed copies. Or contact me at venturewest@att.net |