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Regional Canada - Snowshoes and Spotted Dick: Letters from a Wilderness Dweller

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Book Synopsis: Chris Czajkowski chose to build her life and small ecotourism business on the shore of a high-altitude lake near the southern tip of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. It is a formidable landscape of lake-dotted alpine plateaus abutting the glacier-swathed backbone of the central Coast Range. Snowshoes and Spotted Dick describes Czajkowski's experiences as she builds her fourth cabin in the wilderness with hand tools, two chainsaws, an Alaskan Mill and some helpful friends. One of her helpers is Nick Berwain, a quiet but literary young German who corresponds with Czajkowski long after his return home. In these fascinating letters to Berwain, Czajkowski details her often solitary life: how she breaks trails by snowshoe with her two pack dogs, encounters grizzly bears, builds a custom stone oven and learns how to use it to bake bread-and spotted dick, a traditional English steamed pudding. The letters also chronicle Czajkowski's challenges and triumphs as she tries to finish her cabin. Food and building supplies must be flown in and Czajkowski must hike more than 30 kilometres to the nearest road to lead guiding trips and to attend craft fairs and book promotions to supplement her income. Lyrically written, Snowshoes and Spotted Dick provides a close look at a simpler way of life that most of us only dream about, one that cleaves to nature with beauty, resilience and independence.

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Experience the captivating journey of wilderness dweller, Chris Czajkowski, as she embarks on building her fourth cabin in the untamed landscape of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. In "Snowshoes and Spotted Dick: Letters from a Wilderness Dweller," you'll be transported to the alpine plateaus and mesmerizing lake-filled terrain that is home to Czajkowski's small ecotourism business. With nothing but hand tools, chainsaws, and remarkable determination, witness her triumphs and challenges as she constructs her sanctuary amidst the stunning backdrop of the central Coast Range.

Immerse yourself in the beauty and solitude of Czajkowski's life, as she snowshoes through pristine trails alongside her loyal pack dogs, encounters majestic grizzly bears, and masters the art of baking bread and traditional English steamed pudding. Through a series of captivating letters to her German helper Nick Berwain, Czajkowski shares her inspiring adventures and the deep connection she forges with nature.

Embarking on her quest for self-sufficiency, Czajkowski must overcome the logistical challenges of having supplies flown in and hiking long distances to access modern amenities. Yet, she finds solace and fulfillment in her independence as she leads guiding trips and participates in craft fairs and book promotions to support her way of life.

Discover the allure of a simpler existence that few have the privilege to witness, as "Snowshoes and Spotted Dick" presents a lyrical account of resilience, breathtaking landscapes, and the unwavering spirit of a true wilderness dweller. Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale - order your copy today!

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