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| Yukon Quest: The
1,000-Mile Dog Sled Race Through the Yukon and
Alaska from
Whitehorse to Fairbanks. The book provides a
close up look at just what's involved in this
grueling and exciting event. The author brings to
life the difficulties faced by the individuals
and their dogs. You'll taste the victories of the
winners and share the disappoint of those who
fail to finish. The stories weave an exceptional
tapestry that is the Yukon Quest through
anecdotes, humor and insight. If your a musher,
an adventurer or just a dreamer you should
thoroughly enjoy the read. Buy it! |
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| Chilkoot
Trail |
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Chilkoot Trail,
Heritage Route to the Klondike
- The Chilkoot Trail runs
from Dyea in Alaska to Bennett in British
Columbia and represented the first major
challenge to the prospectors that were drawn to
the Yukon by the gold strike at Bonanza Creek.
The trail was difficult enough but it was turned
into an incredible test of strength, stamina and
fortitude by the requirements of the RCMP, that
each man entering Canada bound for the gold
fields, bring with him a ton of supplies. If your
interested in hiking, backpacking or even just
visiting this historic site you be well served to
get the book before you go. Note: The
Chilkoot Trail isn' actually in the Yukon but it
is so closely tied to the territories history we
including it in this section. Buy it!
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Wind, The Snake and the Bonnet Plume
are amongst the
Yukon's most legendary paddling rivers,
located in what is one of the worlds last
great wilderness areas. The author, Ken
Madsen, is one of Canada's great modern
day explorers and a well known champion
of wilderness preservation. The book
explores each river's history and
cultural significance and provides
additional information for those who are
planning an expedition or looking for
that guided trip of a life time. If
you're considering paddling these rivers
on your own or with a guiding company,
you'll definitely want to pick up a copy
of this one before you go. Buy it!
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Wind, the Snake and the Bonnet
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& Area Hikes & Bikes |
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Whitehorse
& Area Hikes & Bikes opens with
location maps then short sections on
orienteering, backcountry safety, and
ethics and an introduction to the area.
This is followed by over 35 hiking and
biking trail descriptions, which include,
distances, elevation change, access and
approximate time requirements. Natural
elements and geological features are
often noted. Each description includes a
map or topographical map of the trail and
the surrounding areas. .The book closes
with sections on area weather, nature,
ecology as well as contact information,
area attractions and a bibliography. Buy it!
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Rivers, Wild Lands covers the Peel, Stikine
and Alsek-Tatshenshini watersheds in
print and beautiful color photos. The
stories running these rivers are dramatic
and enthralling and will drag you into
every aspect of the adventures. Ken
Madsen uses this dramatic appeal to make
the case for ensuring the survival of
this last great wilderness. Buy it!
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Wild
Rivers, Wild Lands
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As well as "Wild Rivers, Wild Lands" and "The Wind, The
Snake and the Bonnet Plume", Ken Madsen is also the author of
"Tatshenshini Wilderness Quest" and
"Paddling in the Yukon" (a guide to over 60
paddling rivers) . He also co-authors "Under the
Arctic Sun: Gwich'In, Caribou, and the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge" with Norma Kassi. Watch for more books to be listed
shortly.
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