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On Thin Ice: An Epic Final Quest into the Melting Arctic
Eric Larsen
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Description for On Thin Ice: An Epic Final Quest into the Melting Arctic
Hardback. Editor(s): Buchanan, Eugene. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1MTN; RNKH; RNPG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 178. .
In March 2014, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters set out to traverse nearly 500 miles across the melting Arctic Ocean, unsupported, from Northern Ellesmere Island to the geographic North Pole. Despite being one of the most cold and hostile environments on the planet, the Arctic Ocean has seen a steady and significant reduction of sea ice over the past seven years due to climate change. Because of this, Larsen's and Waters' trip-dubbed the Last North Expedition -is expected to be the last human-powered trek to the North Pole, ever. Filled with stunning, full-color photos and GPS ... Read more
In March 2014, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters set out to traverse nearly 500 miles across the melting Arctic Ocean, unsupported, from Northern Ellesmere Island to the geographic North Pole. Despite being one of the most cold and hostile environments on the planet, the Arctic Ocean has seen a steady and significant reduction of sea ice over the past seven years due to climate change. Because of this, Larsen's and Waters' trip-dubbed the Last North Expedition -is expected to be the last human-powered trek to the North Pole, ever. Filled with stunning, full-color photos and GPS ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781493022960
SKU
V9781493022960
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About Eric Larsen
Eric Larsen has skied to both the geographic North Pole and South Pole, twice. He was also the first person to reach both poles under human power, and the summit of Mount Everest in a single calendar year. He has raced in the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, summited Mount McKinley, and biked across the United States. A filmmaker, Larsen ... Read more
Reviews for On Thin Ice: An Epic Final Quest into the Melting Arctic
The hardcover book is beautifully laid out with full colour photographs, and offers a humble insight that will appeal not only to those who love the outdoors or are interested in polar exploration, but also to anybody wanting to learn about the effects that global warming is having on our polar regions.
Trek & Mountain Magazine
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