Travel to Polar Regions

Polar Dream: The First Solo Expedition by a Woman and Her Dog to the Magnetic North Pole

Format: Paperback
Author: Helen Thayer
ReleaseDate: August, 2002
Publisher: NewSage Press
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I can't believe she did the whole thing!
In this day of snow mobiles and ATVs, we have a woman at 50 -- author Helen Thayer -- setting out to walk to the magnectic north pole, pulling her own sled and accompanied by an Inuit dog she had only known for a couple of days. I am a big fan of stories of artic adventure, and this is one of the best. On her first day out, she suffers such terrible frostbite of her fingers they become almost useless. (I would have called it quits right there. ) Then come polar bears -- one the world's most deadliest creatures. And they keep on coming. Some curious, some life-threatening. But, she continues on her amazing journey, not for fame or fortune, but for scientific information for her program Adventure Classroom. There are some fantastic photos included and very helpful maps. Her writing style is breezy and compelling. It's trimph of the human spirit and the bonding of a dog and companion. What a terrific book.

An Explorer and Her Dog
Every chapter not only contains the wow factor but is an illustration of what the human spirit is capable of. An extraordinary true story of courage, determination and fortitude. Thayer is an accomplished writer who keeps the reader wanting more. An incredible story of a woman and her faithful dog Charlie, as they endure the hardships of polar travel on foot together with no dog teams or snowmobiles or resupply.
Sue White
Edmonton, Canada.

Described in vivid, engaging detail
Her harrowing trek on skis for 27 days, aided only by a dog trained to warn her of approaching bears, is described in vivid, engaging detail, as are her seven encounters with polar bears which she survived through skill, luck and quick thinking. Polar Dream is the personal memoir of Helen Thayer, the first woman (and the oldest person at age 50) to travel on foot, unresupplied, to the magnetic North Pole. Black-and-white photographs, including ones taken by the author during her trek, enhanced a narrative of profound insights into the beauty and wildness of the arctic. Readers who appreciate true life adventure will enjoy the excitement and wonder of Helen Thayer's Polar Dream.

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