Sky Pilot Peak: Land of the White Bear

In the second Sky Pilot book, Nadine finds herself living and working in Southern California. It's quite different from her home in Montana. The weather is sunny and warm, not snowing and cold. The job can't last forever and she has to decide what happens next in her life. Several employment options come along. Then Nadine has the opportunity to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Which path will she choose to follow?