Lessons in Survival

My short essay about contending with my fears at a wild river crossing is now available in print. Issue 4 of Deep Wild journal can be purchased at local bookstores, and also online. I just love this beautiful journal, perfectly sized for an overstuffed backpack, and brimming with prose and poetry that will transport you to deep, wild places even if you’re sitting at home on your couch!

“Lessons in Survival” begins:

Nine knee-jarring miles from the North Cascades Highway, I try to picture a scenario that doesn’t end in disaster. ‘ONE at a TIME on BRIDGE,’ reads the foreboding sign. Although the letters are neatly carved, their subtext is much messier. You don’t want to lose everyone in your party.

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Alder enjoys a well-deserved rest day.