Susan Purvis’ writing has appeared in the New York Times. She is an empowerment speaker, explorer, educator and author of the bestselling outdoor adventure memoir, Go Find. Susan spent her entire career in the outdoors. Her book chronicles two decades of saving lives and teaching humans and K9’s to do the same. She found passion and purpose in training avalanche dogs, search dogs, cadaver dogs and became a K9 dog training specialist. Susan’s passions include wilderness survival trips, search and rescue training, and teaching wilderness medicine courses. Go Find is a rare find if you are searching for avalanche books, survival books or anything between pet care and mountain climbing or a book about finding your way.

A note from Susan Purvis,

Early in my career and newly married, I worked as a gold exploration geologist in the Dominican Republic. I navigated for a living, always carried a map and compass and prided myself on never getting lost. On a whim, I bought a 5-week-old black Lab puppy named Tasha. She gave me purpose and passion when I decided to train her to be the best possible search and rescue dog with a vow to never leave anyone behind.

We were on our way.

Tasha and I certified in wilderness search, avalanche, and water search and rescue in the high country of Colorado. We found victims of crime, tracked to save a boy lost in a snowstorm and found numerous victims in lakes and avalanches. After Tasha’s retirement and a move from Colorado to Montana, I went through a series of losses that inspired me to write my memoir, Go Find: My Journey to Find the Lost–And Myself.

Why? I discovered in the writing process that I was as lost as anyone I ever found. My husband left, my dog died, and I became so lost, buried so deep in grief that I thought I was going to suffocate. That’s when I questioned why and how does the expert get lost. 

My new passion and purpose is simple. I’m here to share my story how I unburied myself so other people won’t get lost in life or buried in their own metaphorical avalanche. Through my empowerment speaking and educational courses, let me help you navigate your hardest challenges and fears and turn them into opportunities.

Feeling Lost in LIfe? Off Path? or Buried Eight Feet Under? You’ve come to the right place.

Susan in the news 2020

Apple Podcast: Move Mountains Podcast – Ep 6 | The Power of Living Simply with Sue Purvis NEW

The Explorers Club – Rocky Mountain Chapter Meets The Explorers

“The Topography of Mindful Leadership” by Susan Purvis

“Making It Work In Montana” Podcast Show

Modern Love, I Didn’t Run, New York Times (Link)

Crested Butte Magazine – Winter 2019 – (CBM’s link)

Video: Local author, filmmaker returns home to give talks at film festival

Video: Montana Book Festival 2019 featuring Susan Purvis

The Avalanche Review – Go Find Book Review

Go Find gives advice to 8th graders

Go Find hits #53 in the NOOK Top 100! Oct, 2019

Montanan Magazine: Lost and Found – Sue Purvis recovers the fatal and finds herself.

For the Dog Loving Anybody and the Snow Minded Outdoorsperson

Sierra Club lists GO FIND as top 15 best reads.

National Geographic – Best travel books to read list