CRAZY RUGGED: Have you ever thought about walking to Canada? How about Alaska? Erin McKittrick and her husband Bretwood "Hig" Higman did just that, but instead took it one step further by making their way to the Aleutian Islands using only their feet, skis, and a raft. Not only did they live to tell about it in their new book A Long Trek Home: 4000 Miles by Boot, Raft and Ski, but the dynamic duo will be in Seattle tonight for a reading and discussion on their rugged, incredulous journey. We actually got to see this manuscript as a forthcoming work a couple years ago, and for all you hikers out there--this is one not-to-be-missed unbelievable tale. Talk about reducing your carbon footprint! more ›