The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, in Alaska's northeast corner, encloses about thirty thousand square miles. The variety of geologic formations, wildlife and plant species, and topography is immense. It is one of America's great wildernesses. In Sunlight North: The Wisdom of the Arctic Wilderness, Clarence A. Crawford writes about some of his experiences in the Refuge, recalling the many ways it has shaped his life during the past forty years. The bulk of these chapters narrate some aspect of travel in the Arctic. Other chapters deal with contemporary attitudes that may adversely affect the Refuge and other wilderness areas. (Crawford is acutely aware that one section of the Refuge, the 1002 area of the Coastal Plain, is continually under the threat of oil drilling.) And several chapters deal with the mythical and philosophical underpinnings of why people quest, in the wilderness and elsewhere.

In Sunlight North: The Wisdom of the Arctic Wilderness, Clarence A. Crawford writes about some of his experiences in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, recalling the many ways it has shaped his life during the past forty-five years. The bulk of these chapters narrate some aspect of travel in the Arctic. Several deal with contemporary attitudes that may adversely affect the Refuge and other wilderness areas. And several chapters deal with the mythical and philosophical underpinnings of why people quest, in the wilderness and elsewhere. Crawford is acutely aware that one section of the Refuge, the 1002 area of the Coastal Plain, has not received wilderness status and is continually under the threat of oil drilling. That protection, he fervently hopes, will be accomplished in his or his children's lifetimes.

Unlock the secrets to mastering the most unforgiving environment on Earth with "Arctic Survival Tactics," your ultimate guide to thriving where most fear to tread. This comprehensive eBook is a treasure trove for adventurers, explorers, and those intrigued by the art of survival in one of the planet's most extreme climates. Begin your journey with a deep dive into the breathtaking Arctic landscape. Discover the intricate dance between its geography, unique weather patterns, and the resilient flora and fauna that call the Arctic home. Equip your mind with the psychological tools needed to overcome isolation, maintain motivation, and mentally prepare for the challenges ahead. No Arctic explorer is complete without the right gear. Learn about the essential clothing layers, navigation tools, and shelter options that can make the difference between life and death. Dive into the nuances of building life-saving structures like snow caves and igloos, and uncover techniques to insulate yourself from the harsh cold. Fuel your adventure with effective nutrition and hydration strategies tailored for subzero temperatures. Understand your body's caloric needs, discover foraging and trapping techniques, and identify safe water sources even when it's all frozen solid. Master the art of firecraft to find fuel and maintain warmth in the most frigid conditions. Navigate the icy expanses with confidence using both ancient and modern orientation techniques. From compass skills to celestial navigation, ensure you always know your way. Protect your physical health by recognizing frostbite, preventing hypothermia, and mastering first aid essentials. Encounter Arctic wildlife with respect and caution, learn to send distress signals effectively, and explore mobility techniques such as snowshoeing and skiing. With chapters on risk assessment, route planning, and the dynamics of group survival, this guide is the definitive resource for anyone daring enough to brave the Arctic. Bring the spirit of legendary explorers to life through captivating case studies that offer invaluable lessons from historical and modern survival tales. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or dreaming of your first icy expedition, "Arctic Survival Tactics" is your indispensable companion for the journey ahead.

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Backpacker brings the outdoors straight to the reader's doorstep, inspiring and enabling them to go more places and enjoy nature more often. The authority on active adventure, Backpacker is the world's first GPS-enabled magazine, and the only magazine whose editors personally test the hiking trails, camping gear, and survival tips they publish. Backpacker's Editors' Choice Awards, an industry honor recognizing design, feature and product innovation, has become the gold standard against which all other outdoor-industry awards are measured.

* Explores both geologic and human history of the region * Includes a sampling of literature inspired by the Brooks Range * Examines past, present, and future conservation efforts in this extraordinary place Not just the ultimate mountains for their northernmost location on the North American continent, the Brooks Range also is one of the world's last, great, unspoiled wildernesses. A land of environmental and cultural extremes, its impressions on those who visit or reside there is as far-ranging as humankind's effect on the Range itself. Austere, mystical, and stunningly beautiful, the psychic and corpreal influence of the region is inescapable. Alaska's Brooks Range: The Ultimate Mountains looks at the many facets that make this region so provocative and so worthy of our strongest preservation efforts. It explores the geologic origins of some of the most desolate beauty on earth; the native inhabitants-both man and animal-whose age-old methods of survival have been altered by the winds from the lower 48; and the human history, from the early British military explorers to gold panners to the geographers who first mapped the Arctic wilderness. The story of Bob Marshall traces his influence as the father of the Arctic conservation movement, and Range Writings offers a sampling of literature inspired by the Brooks Range experience. Finally, this book takes a hard look at past, present, and proposed conservation efforts in the Brooks Range, because there is much more at stake than land and wildlife in this last frontier. The future of humankind is here, where the rarity of existence in pristine country is an everyday reality, where we can learn how best to fit in without destroying the scheme of life so exquisitely evolved on this planet. Alaska's Brooks Range is an affectionate portrait of an untamed territory-a land that challenges the limits of its natural inhabitants and those of human spirit and providence.

A richly drawn, in-depth profile of one of the world's last unspoiled wildernesses.