Yukon alone : the world's toughest adventure race by Balzar, John instant download

Yukon alone : the world's toughest adventure race by Balzar, John instant download

A Los Angeles Times reporter covers the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race which is among the most challenging sporting events in the world. Every February, a handful of hardy souls spends over two weeks racing sleds pulled by fourteen dogs over 1,023 miles of frozen rivers, icy mountain passes, & spruce forests as big as entire states, facing temperatures that drop to 40-below or nights that are seventeen hours long. Why would anyone want to run this race? John Balzar, who moved to Alaska & lived on the trail, treats us to a vivid account of the grueling race itself, offering an insightful look at the men & women who have moved to this rugged & beautiful place. Readers will also be fascinated by Balzar's account of what goes into the training & care of the majestic dogs who pull the sleds & whose courage, strength, & devotion make them the true heroes of this story