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Arctic Diary: Surviving On Thin Ice - An Unforgettable Tale of Endurance and Survival

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Arctic Diary: Surviving on thin ice

by Sam Branson

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6376 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	194 pages

In the annals of Arctic exploration, few journeys are as harrowing and unforgettable as that of Jón Kalman Stefánsson. In Arctic Diary: Surviving On Thin Ice, Stefánsson recounts his epic 1,200-mile expedition across the treacherous Arctic ice, a journey that tested his limits and pushed him to the brink of despair.

Stefánsson's journey began in 1989, when he and a team of four companions set out to cross the Arctic Ocean from Greenland to Canada. The team traveled on skis, pulling heavy sleds laden with supplies. The conditions were brutal: temperatures plummeted below -50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the ice was constantly shifting and cracking beneath their feet.

As the days turned into weeks, the team's supplies began to dwindle. They were forced to ration their food and water, and their bodies grew weak and exhausted. Stefánsson himself suffered from frostbite, snow blindness, and a debilitating illness. But despite the hardships, he refused to give up.

Stefánsson's Arctic Diary is more than just a tale of survival. It is also a profound meditation on the human spirit and the indomitable will to live. Stefánsson writes with honesty and vulnerability about his fears, doubts, and moments of despair. But he also writes about the beauty of the Arctic landscape, the camaraderie of his companions, and the importance of hope.

Arctic Diary is a gripping, inspiring, and unforgettable story of human endurance and survival. It is a must-read for anyone interested in adventure, exploration, or the human spirit.

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Arctic Diary: Surviving on thin ice

by Sam Branson

4.4 out of 5