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Navarana Smith

Navarana "Nav" Smith is a wandering field instructor and biologist who stores her dehydrator, skis, and extra charts in Smithers, B.C.

Articles By Navarana Smith

two silhouetted backcountry skiers reach the top of a snowy slope at sunset

The Hurrier I Go: What This Winter Taught Me about Patience in the Mountains

Instructor Navarana reflects on what it means to practice patience and compassion in the face of adversity, using outdoor experiences to frame her ...