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"In Apprentice to the Wild, Kurt Hoelting charts his encounters with wildness and risk as a commercial fisherman and wilderness guide in Alaska, while mapping his simultaneous exploration of the wild within as a Zen practitioner and mindfulness teacher. Inspired by the words and friendship of Gary Snyder, Hoelting founded Inside Passages, guiding mindfulness-based kayaking expeditions in Alaska focused on how the “practice of the wild” informs both our inner and outer landscapes. In later essays, he charts his path toward healing following the death of his two sons, while exploring what it means to become an elder in turbulent times. With honesty and wisdom, Hoelting offers timely advice: “In a time of profound ecological challenges, reclaiming a felt connection with the wild forces that gave birth to our species has become an essential part of our emerging survival equipment.”