Sierra Nevada Adventure Guide Redefines Outdoor Literature
True Nature: Hidden in the High Sierra, the groundbreaking new adventure memoir from bestselling and award-winning thriller author Lisa Michelle, invites readers on an extraordinary journey through the Sierra Nevada’s secrets. Drawing from three decades of backcountry exploration in California’s High Sierra, Michelle transforms traditional outdoor guidebooks with her signature storytelling approach making her a unique voice in outdoor literature and adventure writing.
Unlike conventional hiking guides filled with GPS coordinates and detailed trail maps, True Nature presents a collection of vivid, moving adventures that weave practical knowledge of Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park into gripping narratives. Each chapter reveals locations known only to veteran Sierra Nevada explorers, creating an intimate storytelling experience for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
“Writing the truth is much harder than creating diabolical characters or plot twists, but worth all the effort to discover how nature and adventure can influence the way we see ourselves and the rest of the world,” says Michelle, whose transition from thriller fiction to outdoor memoir reflects her lifelong passion for California’s wilderness.
Critical Acclaim for Wilderness Memoir
Early reviews highlight the book’s innovative approach to outdoor literature:
“True Nature is a gem that proves the best discoveries aren’t on any map.” – Independent
“Equal parts ambitious adventure, unflinching truth, and courageous wit.” – Kirkus
Lisa Michelle is a former rodeo cowgirl who swapped spurs for hiking boots when she moved to the Sierra Nevada over three decades ago. Her passion for snowboarding, fly fishing and raging snowstorms has fueled an addiction to altitude. For Lisa, long-distance solo hikes are vital. They nourish her creativity along with dark chocolate and true crime podcasts. When not exploring remote places or working on her next novel, Lisa splits her time between her family and seven dogs.
For outdoor enthusiasts seeking genuine Sierra Nevada adventures, backcountry explorers looking for new challenges, and anyone drawn to California’s wilderness, True Nature offers an invaluable companion for High Sierra exploration and is available wherever books are sold. Signed copies and limited-edition leather journals visit https://www.lisamichellestories.com/shop.
