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Falcon 106792 On Thin Ice
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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 maps plotting his progress, On Thin Ice is Larsen's first-person account of this historic two-man expedition. Traveling across the retreating sea ice on skis, snowshoes, and even swimming through semi-frozen arctic slush, Larsen and Waters each pulled over 320 pounds of gear behind them on sleds through temperatures that plummeted to nearly 70 degrees below zero. At times, they covered little over a mile a day. They were stalked by polar bears and ran out of food. It was, in Larsen's words, "easily one of the most difficult expeditions in the world."
More than just a heart-stopping adventure narrative, however, On Thin Ice offers an intimate and haunting look at the rapidly changing face of the Arctic due to global climate change.
Filled with stunning, full-color photos and GPS maps plotting his progress, On Thin Ice is Larsen's first-person account of this historic two-man expedition. Traveling across the retreating sea ice on skis, snowshoes, and even swimming through semi-frozen arctic slush, Larsen and Waters each pulled over 320 pounds of gear behind them on sleds through temperatures that plummeted to nearly 70 degrees below zero. At times, they covered little over a mile a day. They were stalked by polar bears and ran out of food. It was, in Larsen's words, "easily one of the most difficult expeditions in the world."
More than just a heart-stopping adventure narrative, however, On Thin Ice offers an intimate and haunting look at the rapidly changing face of the Arctic due to global climate change.
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Customer Reviews
By Taylor
Date: March 20, 2018
A great read and a great adventure. Highly recommend. I’ve given this book as gifts a number of time to my adventurous friends.
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Steve Smiley
Date: February 23, 2018
This is an incredible story about an epic struggle of two guys and their desire to document what is happening to our planet. I recommend this for anybody that is concerned about global warming and its impact on our planet and our children.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By Carolyn
Date: November 04, 2017
good book
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By P. A. Mossey
Date: August 16, 2017
True story on climate change. Realistic, fantastic descriptions-almost felt cold while reading.Funny, the author was not the Eric Larson I was expecting. Great read.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
By A Customer
Date: July 30, 2017
Not what I was expecting,but has some fascinating pictures and data. Leave it on the coffee table and look through it just about daily.
Rating: 
[4 of 5 Stars!]
[4 of 5 Stars!]
By Kristine
Date: July 06, 2017
Great book with phenomenal pictures. A must have for outdoor enthusiasts
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]