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Epic Alaskan Wilderness Journey

The Sun Is a Compass

by Caroline Van Hemert

Audiobook Narrated by Xe Sands 9 hrs and 2 mins

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A wildlife biologist and her husband embark on an extraordinary 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, travelling by canoe, foot, ski, and rowboat. Over the course of two years, they navigate remote coastlines, cross mountain ranges, and witness the raw beauty of North America's wildest landscapes whilst studying the natural world along the way.

This remarkable account weaves together scientific observation, personal challenge, and environmental reflection. Van Hemert's dual perspective as both adventurer and scientist offers unique insights into the ecosystems they traverse, from the behaviour of birds to the impact of climate change. It's an inspiring tale of endurance, the power of following one's compass—literal and metaphorical—and what we stand to lose if we don't protect these precious wild spaces.