Torbjørn Ekelund is a writer, author of In Praise of Paths, and co-founder of Harvest, an online magazine documenting wilderness adventures, environmental issues, and our relationship with nature. He lives in Oslo, Norway.

"Calm and charming... [this] book leaves the reader with the pleasant sense of meeting a new and civilized friend who tells good stories."—The Vancouver Sun"A lovely little book."—Toronto Star"A wonderful reminder of the importance of meandering without a goal and that as nature moves by all we seek is equilibrium. Sit by the campfire and smell the wood and the smoke and let Torbjørn show you how."—Marc Hamer, author of Seed to Dust and How to Catch a Mole“"A topical and beguiling book. Admirably humble and honest."—Tristan Gooley, author of The Natural Navigator"Quiet and contemplative... [A] gentle, enlightening read."—The Winnipeg Free Press"This determination to live his life deliberately, to pay attention to the natural world, is inspiring, as is his philosophy that meaning can come from small gestures."—Star Tribune"With all the turbulence and chaos of recent times, so many of us are yearning for our own small journeys into nature. The world needs more of this, and more stories such as A Year in the Woods."—Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes"A funny and relatable story of a city man trying to find some life balance. Ekelund is a new, much-needed model of the Norwegian explorer, perfect for our times."—Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative

Torbjørn Ekelund is a writer, author of In Praise of Paths, and co-founder of Harvest, an online magazine documenting wilderness adventures, environmental issues, and our relationship with nature. He lives in Oslo, Norway.

"Calm and charming... [this] book leaves the reader with the pleasant sense of meeting a new and civilized friend who tells good stories."—The Vancouver Sun"A lovely little book."—Toronto Star"A wonderful reminder of the importance of meandering without a goal and that as nature moves by all we seek is equilibrium. Sit by the campfire and smell the wood and the smoke and let Torbjørn show you how."—Marc Hamer, author of Seed to Dust and How to Catch a Mole“"A topical and beguiling book. Admirably humble and honest."—Tristan Gooley, author of The Natural Navigator"Quiet and contemplative... [A] gentle, enlightening read."—The Winnipeg Free Press"This determination to live his life deliberately, to pay attention to the natural world, is inspiring, as is his philosophy that meaning can come from small gestures."—Star Tribune"With all the turbulence and chaos of recent times, so many of us are yearning for our own small journeys into nature. The world needs more of this, and more stories such as A Year in the Woods."—Alastair Humphreys, author of Microadventures: Local Discoveries for Great Escapes"A funny and relatable story of a city man trying to find some life balance. Ekelund is a new, much-needed model of the Norwegian explorer, perfect for our times."—Florence Williams, author of The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative