Alone Across the Arctic: One Woman's Epic Journey by Dog Team

ISBN-13:	9780882408361
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	03/15/2011
Edition description:	First Edition,Revised,First Edition, Revised
Pages:	120
Sales rank:	198,240
Product dimensions:	7.02(w) x 9.99(h) x 0.28(d)
Lexile:	840L (what's this?)

“Pam spurned conventional rewards, entrusted her dream to eight powerful huskies, and set out alone to cross the Arctic. . . . a most extraordinary journey.” —Sir Ranulph Fiennes, renowned adventurer Eight sled dogs and one woman set out from Barrow, Alaska, to mush 2,500 miles. Alone Across the Arctic chronicles this astounding expedition. For an entire year, Pam Flowers and her dogs made this epic journey across North America arctic coast. The first woman to make this trip solo, Pam endures and deals with intense blizzards, melting pack ice, and a polar bear. Yet in the midst of such danger, Pam also relishes the time alone with her beloved team. Their survival—her survival—hinges on that mutual trust and love.