Jannicke was an A&E nurse, looking after traffic accident victims and others whose lives had taken a sudden turn. Seeing them on the operating table had a powerful effect on her. The serious injuries were one thing, but even more unbearable was the grief over all the plans and dreams that were now unattainable. Patients told her how they had let life pass them by, planning for a quieter future where they could enjoy themselves. One day she decided that she wasn’t going to end up like that. She had to live now.

Jannicke Øien is an adventurer and wilderness guide. Live Outside, Live Now is a tribute to the wild and untouched beauty that surrounds us. It contains personal reflections and stories about her experiences in nature, and how nature can affect us as humans. She writes about climbing some of the world’s highest mountain peaks, walking through dense forests and being in contact with the rich diversity of wildlife. We get to go to some of the most incredible places on the planet, such as the Himalayas, Alaska and Kilimanjaro.

But this is also a book about something more: the importance of living our dreams while we can, while we have the health to do so.