I grew up in Missoula, Montana and the mountains and pine trees are what I call home but I love all that Utah has to offer and have come to love the desert!
my favorite Ed Abbey book is THE FOOLS PROGRESS
other favs include
Miracle in the Andes (the rugby team that survived 80 days)
Endurance (Shackleton voyage to the south pole)
Dark Tower series by Stephen King
Enchantment by Orson Scott Card
I'm April and I'm a new mom (again) so this third boy is a born backpacker. Will attempt a backpack with three children to the beach over spring break, wish us luck!