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In June 2007, Alaska author Erin McKittrick and her husband Hig embarked on a 4000-mile year-long expedition from Seattle to the Aleutian Islands, traveling solely by human power.

Now you can read about their experience in Erin's new book:

A Long Trek Home; 4000 Miles by Boot Raft and Ski.

Hear readings from the book. See the photos, videos, and gear. Ask your burning questions about how and why people would do such a thing. And get a copy signed by the author!

  1. Davis, Sunday March 21, 4 PM
    Avid Reader Books
    617 2nd Street Davis, CA 95616-4620 (530) 758-4040

  2. San Jose, Monday March 22, 7 PM
    REI Saratoga
    400 El Paseo De Saratoga San Jose, CA 95130 (408) 871-8765

  3. Berkely, Tuesday March 23, 7 PM
    REI Berkely
    1338 San Pablo Ave Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 527-4140

  4. Corte Madera, Wednesday March 24, 7 PM
    REI Corte Madera, in the Community Room (same mall as the store)
    213 Corte Madera Town Ctr Corte Madera, CA 94925 (415) 927-1938


  5. All events are free, and require no registration. For events in REI stores, you can optionally sign up for email reminders and updates at www.rei.com/stores



  6. Events in other cities are listed here: www.groundtruthtrekking.org/Book.php.

From the back cover: "This is the story of their unprecedented trek along the northwestern coast of the Pacific Ocean—a year-long journey through some of the most rugged terrain in the world—and their encounters with pelting rains, ferocious winds, blizzards, bears, and bushwhacking, as well as with the tiny communities that dot this wild region.

"Entertaining and at times harrowing, theirs is a journey of discovery and of insight. Whether discussing politics with off-the-grid back-to-the-landers, spooking a grizzly from the underbrush, repairing gear with dental floss, or watching a pizza fall from the sky, Erin and Hig reveal a rich and varied coast, a world facing destructive change, but with hope for a sustainable future."

Download a poster!