Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic

Name: Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic
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Book Synopsis: National bestseller A thrilling odyssey through an unforgiving landscape, from "Canada's greatest living explorer." In the spring of 2017, Adam Shoalts, bestselling author and adventurer, set off on an unprecedented solo journey across North America's greatest wilderness. A place where, in our increasingly interconnected, digital world, it's still possible to wander for months without crossing a single road, or even see another human being. Between his starting point in Eagle Plains, Yukon Territory, to his destination in Baker Lake, Nunavut, lies a maze of obstacles: shifting ice floes, swollen rivers, fog-bound lakes, and gale-force storms. And Shoalts must time his departure by the breakup of the spring ice, then sprint across nearly 4,000 kilometers of rugged, wild terrain to arrive before winter closes in. He travels alone up raging rivers that only the most expert white-water canoeists dare travel even downstream. He must portage across fields of jagged rocks that stretch to the horizon, and navigate labyrinths of swamps, tormented by clouds of mosquitoes every step of the way. And the race against the calendar means that he cannot afford the luxuries of rest, or of making mistakes. Shoalts must trek tirelessly, well into the endless Arctic summer nights, at times not even pausing to eat. But his reward is the adventure of a lifetime. Heart-stopping, wonder-filled, and attentive to the majesty of the natural world, Beyond the Trees captures the ache for adventure that afflicts us all.

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Embark on an extraordinary adventure with "Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic." This national bestseller takes you on a thrilling odyssey through a vast and unforgiving landscape, guided by none other than Canada's greatest living explorer, Adam Shoalts.

Picture yourself wandering through an untouched wilderness, far away from the noise and distractions of the digital world. In a time when it seems impossible to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life, Shoalts shows us a place where you can roam for months without encountering a single road or another human being.

From the moment Shoalts sets off from Eagle Plains, Yukon Territory, to his final destination in Baker Lake, Nunavut, you'll join him in navigating treacherous obstacles that only the bravest dare to face. Imagine traversing shifting ice floes, battling swollen rivers, and defying gale-force storms. Your heart will race as you accompany him on a nearly 4,000-kilometer journey across rugged and wild terrain, all while racing against the encroaching winter.

Experience the thrill of exploring raging rivers that even expert white-water canoeists hesitate to challenge downstream. Be awe-inspired as you witness the vastness of rocky landscapes that seem to stretch forever. Feel the determination required to navigate through mazes of swamps, plagued by relentless swarms of mosquitoes at every step. And all the while, remember that time is of the essence – each meticulous decision and tireless step brings Shoalts closer to his reward.

"Beyond the Trees" is not just a book; it's a chance to immerse yourself in an adventure of a lifetime. Let your heart race, your imagination soar, and your thirst for exploration come alive. Join Adam Shoalts as he reveals the wonders and the magnitude of the natural world, capturing that universal yearning for adventure that lies deep within us all.

Ready to embark on this incredible journey? Click here to get your copy of "Beyond the Trees: A Journey Alone Across Canada's Arctic."

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