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Fans of Jon Krakauer, Cheryl Strayed, and Alfred Lansing will love this book. What are you willing to risk for your dreams? Lost near lethal crevasses and cliffs in a blinding whiteout blizzard is the last place anyone would want to be… Windy Corner on Denali has claimed lives, fingers, and toes. What would make someone brave lethal weather, crevasses, and slick ice to attempt to summit North America’s highest mountain? Denali has claimed over one hundred lives. It seems like the place for risky adrenaline seekers. In this book, the author shares the lessons Denali teaches on managing ...

Emotions run high in this true polar adventure. It's a story of triumph, harrowing danger, and outright adventure. In 2012, Aaron Linsdau left his entire life behind. He told his family and girlfriend that he wanted to pursue a dream to do something no other American had ever accomplished. He wanted to be the first to ski from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back without aid or support. Linsdau takes the listener to Antarctica.

Can two friends ski across Greenland in the Arctic late in life? Terry Williams and Aaron Linsdau were one of the oldest teams ever to ski across the Greenland Ice Cap unsupported. They trekked over 300 miles of frozen Arctic wastelands using compasses to guide them. Crossing fresh polar bear tracks reminded them that they were not alone. “Well, you wanted adventure!” Terry, 68 years old, and Aaron, 49 years old, had their tent nearly buried during one brutal storm. They faced the ultimate challenge of friendship in the harshest environments on Earth. The pair was absolutely reliant on ...

#1 Bestseller on Amazon.com (Feb 2019 in Mountaineering Guides) “Explorers must be prepared for anything.” Expedition—An adventure into the extreme unknown where you will be tested to the limit. How do you plan and pull off your first epic expedition? Where should you even start? This book contains practical advice to help you put together your first trek. Dreaming, planning, training, doing, and returning alive are all covered in this guide. This book opens up the often reticent world of the explorer. Avoid critical mistakes and understand the essential ingredients required for ...

What does it take to keep your feet warm when it's -50º F (-46º C) outside and you are camping in a small tent in a blizzard? How about when you are climbing a mountain and need to warm your chilled feet? These challenges are familiar to anyone who has climbed, hiked, skied, or marched through winter conditions.