Changing Gears
Changing Gears
by Sequoia Schmidt
Release Date 5/29/2018
ISBN 978-1-942549-41-3
Returning home for the first time in 10 years, Sequoia Schmidt sets out to complete a 28 day solo cycle of New Zealand. This will be her first time home since the deaths of her father and brother in a tragic climbing accident. Changing Gears describes Sequoia's experiences with grief, loss and recovery, interwoven with adventures on the roads of New Zealand as she returns to her homeland to re-connect with Aotearoa and herself.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sequoia Schmidt is a bestselling author, adventurer and speaker. Her debut book "Journey of Heart; A Sojourn to K2" was a finalist in the 2016 International Book Awards and chronicles Sequoia's journey through Pakistan to the mountain that claimed the lives of her brother and father; K2. Released in May 2018, Sequoia's highly anticipated second book "Changing Gears; Up's and Down's on the New Zealand Road" tells the story of her 2017, 28day solo cycle across New Zealand's South and North Island. She has been called "An Inspiration to young women of today" by Good Health Choices magazine, and "A writer to watch" by the Houston Chronicle.
Whether it be skydiving, cycling or climbing in the Himalayas, Sequoia passionately follows her adventurous spirit and articulately writes about her magnificent journeys.
REVIEWS
“Sequoia’s observation is one of one love for this country she was born in and wonder at the people, places and history she discovers in her travels. It is also a book about courage. The courage one needs to face grief and troubles unflinchingly. ”
