Travel to Provinces

Out There

Format: Hardcover
Author: Ted Kerasote
ReleaseDate: 17 April, 2004
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Rating:

Quick but enjoyable
It did read like an article in Outside magazine, which I believe is part of the author's background. This book was chosen for our book discussion group which was a good choice because it was easy to finish in time for the discussion and enjoyable. It does take you "Out There" which is what I liked about the book.

Dissapointing
This because I am so very fond of David Petersen's writing. Ordered this because it was suggested by Amazon as a book that might be of interest. Kerasote can't hold a candle to Petersen! He does not enlarge his subject to include any of the larger insights or issues, of which there are many imbedded in the subject of man and nature. From Melville to Petersen, we have struggled to describe and comprehend our relationship to society and nature. Kerasote adds little to the discussion.

Sometimes we need to be wired
I wanted to read it because he had written an article in an outdoor magazine 15 years ago on "Camping Beyond Aid" and I wanted to compare his thoughts then and now. Enjoyed this great little book as I always do Kerasote's writing.

But no matter: while camping "beyond aid" in the wilderness two weeks later, I developed a life-threatening medical condition that required Air Force helicopter evacuation.

That sat phone sure would have come in handy.

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