A Glimpse of Alaska
Title | A Glimpse of Alaska PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Delor Kohlstedt |
Publisher | |
Pages | 15 |
Release | 1930 |
Genre | Alaska |
ISBN |
The Sun Is a Compass
Title | The Sun Is a Compass PDF eBook |
Author | Caroline Van Hemert |
Publisher | Little, Brown Spark |
Pages | 286 |
Release | 2019-03-19 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 0316414433 |
For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure. During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals. In March of 2012, she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, traveling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft, and canoe. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace -- migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou, and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure, and personal narrative, The Sun is a Compass explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of the creatures who make their homes in the wildest places left in North America. Inspiring and beautifully written, this love letter to nature is a lyrical testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel
The Packraft Handbook
Title | The Packraft Handbook PDF eBook |
Author | Luc Mehl |
Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
Pages | 406 |
Release | 2022-01-12 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1680516035 |
"A staple for paddlers.... [The Packraft Handbook has] now become the bible for outdoor recreators taking their inflatable rafts into the backcountry." ― Anchorage Daily News 2021 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2022 Banff Mountain Book Competition Guidebook Winner Alaska-based author is a leading expert on wilderness travel Emphasis on skill progression and safety applies to wide range of outdoor water recreation Vibrant illustrations and photos inform and inspire The Packraft Handbook is a comprehensive guide to packrafting, with a strong emphasis on skill progression and safety. Readers will learn to maneuver through river features and open water, mitigate risk with trip planning and boat control, and how to react when things go wrong. Beginners will find everything they need to know to get started--from packraft care to proper paddling position as well as what to wear and how to communicate. Illustrated for visual learners and featuring stunning photography, The Packraft Handbook has something to offer all packrafters and other whitewater sports enthusiasts.
Alaska ABC Book
Title | Alaska ABC Book PDF eBook |
Author | Charlene Kreeger |
Publisher | Sasquatch Books |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 1997-07-29 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0934007179 |
Goats, glaciers, ice worms, and igloos teach the ABCs of the Last Frontier, where Z is for zero temperatures. Ages 3 and up.
Glimpse of Alaska
Title | Glimpse of Alaska PDF eBook |
Author | Edward Delor Kohlstedt |
Publisher | |
Pages | 15 |
Release | 1930-12-01 |
Genre | Alaska |
ISBN | 9780846600114 |
A Year in the National Parks
Title | A Year in the National Parks PDF eBook |
Author | Stefanie Payne |
Publisher | |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2018-05 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780692926789 |
On January 1 of 2016, Stefanie Payne, a creative professional working at NASA Headquarters, and Jonathan Irish, a photographer with National Geographic, left their lives in Washington, D.C. and hit the open road on an expedition to explore and document all 59 of America's national parks during the centennial celebration of the U.S. National Park Service - 59 parks in 52 weeks - the Greatest American Road Trip. Captured in more than 300,000 digital photographs, written stories, and videos shared by the national and international media, their project resulted in an incredible view of America's National Park System seen in its 100th year. 'A Year in the National Parks, The Greatest American Road Trip' is a gorgeous visual journey through our cherished public lands, detailing a rich tapestry of what makes each park special, as seen along an epic journey to visit them all within one special celebratory year.
True North in Alaska
Title | True North in Alaska PDF eBook |
Author | Richard B. Webb |
Publisher | Infinity Publishing |
Pages | 1 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Alaska |
ISBN | 0741420600 |
"An adventurous Depression-era couple answered a recruiting ad for teachers in Alaska. Dick and Milly Webbs' lifelong Alaska exploration is chronicled in their letters and photos depicting Indian and Eskimo villages, gold miners, bush pilots, and life in 1937-1960s-era Alaska. Having a baby meant a 90-mile dogsled trip. Managing reindeer herds, hunting walrus and whales, and doctoring Natives were only part-time duties! Ready for "civilization," they managed a budding aviation business in Nome. Later, in Fairbanks, they became entrepreneurs and toured the world promoting Alaska. Shortly before he died, Dick reread his letters and revealed secrets he had omitted when writing them."--Amazon.com