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Winter Sports - The Wild Side of Alaska

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Book Synopsis: Donna Morang's memoir of Alaska begins in 1968 as she travels the Alcan Highway from Montana to Fairbanks, Alaska. However, this is only the beginning of her lifelong dream of hunting and fishing in the Last Frontier of Alaska.She will take you to the Brooks Range, north of the arctic circle, where she and her mate hunt for dall sheep, come face-to-face with a grizzly bear that wants to eat them, and an angry moose trying to trample her hunting partner.Return to the Brooks Range to live with Donna, her mate, and one-year-old daughter in a cabin deep in the wilderness while mining for the elusive gold. Live an authentic life in the Bush of Alaska (The Bush is a term Alaskans use to describe regions of the state not connected to civilization) where she bakes her own bread, has no electricity, no running water, and wolves try to eat her baby.Fish along side her in the famous Katmai and Resurrection Bay, or do some crazy dip-net fishing for salmon at Chitna, Alaska. Catch a few grayling, salmon, or northern pike,and float the Delta river where she almost lost her life.Fly in small airplanes over the Brooks Range to view forest fires waiting to trap them in the wilderness, or hold on tight as they cruise over the majestic Prince William Sound to land on Hinchinbrook Island, and hunt for Alaskan brown bear.Return to the new life-style in the wild and wooly north after the discovery of oil, and the not-so-civilized changes to the Last Great Frontier of Alaska. As author David VanDyke says, "The Wild Side of Alaska will pull you in and keep you laughing, crying and gasping at the amazing true story of one of the last real American frontier women. You won't want to miss this down-to-earth tale of woman versus wilderness.

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Experience the untamed beauty and adventure of Alaska through Donna Morang's captivating memoir, "The Wild Side of Alaska". Join her on a wild journey as she embarks on her lifelong dream of hunting and fishing in the Last Frontier. From the desolate Brooks Range to the breathtaking Prince William Sound, Donna's vivid storytelling will transport you to the heart of Alaska's wilderness.

In "The Wild Side of Alaska", Donna shares her encounters with nature's most magnificent creatures. Brace yourself as she recounts hair-raising encounters with grizzly bears and moose, reminding us of the untamed power of the Alaskan wilderness. She fearlessly lives off the land, baking her own bread and surviving without electricity or running water, painting a true picture of an authentic life lived in the remote Bush of Alaska.

Join Donna on thrilling fishing expeditions along the famous Katmai and Resurrection Bay, where she reels in salmon and pike, offering a glimpse of the unrivaled sport fishing opportunities that Alaska has to offer. Hold your breath as she navigates the treacherous Delta river, reminding us of the indomitable spirit needed to survive in this harsh environment.

But "The Wild Side of Alaska" is not just a thrilling adventure story. It is an intimate portrayal of the Alaskan way of life before and after the discovery of oil. Donna's tale sheds light on the transformative changes that took place in the Last Great Frontier, emerging as a story of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Don't miss out on this gripping memoir that will leave you laughing, crying, and gasping in awe. Join Donna Morang as she takes on the challenges of the Alaskan wilderness head-on, and discover the true spirit of one of the last real American frontier women. Get your copy of "The Wild Side of Alaska" now and embark on an unforgettable journey through the untamed wilds of Alaska.

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