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Paddle to the Arctic: The Incredible Story of a Kayak Quest Across the Roof of the World (Paperback)

by Don Starkell (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart; Trade pbk. ed edition (Mar 25 2000)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0771082657
ISBN-13: 978-0771082658
Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 440 g

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Don Starkell has a thing about paddling. In 1980, he won a place in the Guinness Book of World Records by paddling a canoe 12,000 miles from Winnipeg, Canada, to the mouth of the Amazon in Belém, Brazil. Ten years later, he decided instead to head north across the top of the world; this time he took a kayak. Paddle to the Arctic is the account of his journey, presented in diary form and illustrated with 24 pages of photographs and 12 maps. Starkell's window of opportunity was small; he had only the months between June and September to cover the 3,000 miles from Churchill to Tuktoyaktuk before the winter freeze set in. In all, he made three attempts before finally reaching his goal.

The challenges were extreme: terrible storms, ice, capsizes, even polar bears. At times, he was forced to drag his kayak over impassable ice flows; at others, he nearly died from starvation. In the end, however, he achieved what seemed impossible: conquering the Northwest Passage in an Inuit kayak, a feat never before accomplished. Paddle to the Arctic is a hair-raising chronicle of one man's epic quest and eventual triumph. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting True Life Adventure Story, Dec 17 2002

By	Ron Boily (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) - See all my reviews

Although I would never dare attempt such a treacherous journey fraught with so many dangers, by reading this book, I got an insight in the minds of Don and his companions as they attempted to paddle up to the Northwest passage by kayak. The book is a must read for people who love true outdoor adventure as played out under extremely adverse conditions. It shows what the human spirit can accomplish when guided by a vision, sheer determination and a "never say die" attitude. Once you start reading this book it is almost impossible to put down. I would highly recommend it.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Incompetence and egomania in the Arctic, Jan 11 2001

By	Gerald A. Huntley (Grass Lake, MI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first read this book, some of the adventures seemed so implausibly stupid that I suspected that the story was a hoax. Rest assured, the events described - however improbable - really did take place. The book is a must read for anyone contemplating solo adventures in the Artic, if for no other reason then to dissuade them. However, Starkell is hardly a suitable role model; those who are familiar with his adventure have described him as "a danger to himself and everybody around him". Nor can much be said for his character; he almost killed his partner by forcing her on when she was seriously ill, yet in his account of the episode, he talks about nothing but how frustrating it was to be behind schedule.

For a truly heroic account of this and other adventures, I highly recommend the account of the late Victoria Jason, who accompanied him on his first two trips. Her book, Kabloona in the Yellow Kayak: One Woman's Journey through the North West Passage, is an inspiring account of courage and generosity made all the more remarkable by the fact that all the while she was battling what turned out to be a terminal illness. Despite all obstacles, she nonetheless succeeded where Starkell failed -- and kept all her fingers and toes to boot.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This guy has incredible determination, Dec 9 2000

By	Kathy Brownfield "kathybrownfield" (IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paddle to the Arctic: The Incredible Story of a Kayak Quest Across the Roof of the World (Mass Market Paperback)

He was so determined to get to his goal that he was willing to risk death. And it is not hard to die in the artic. It was truly enjoyable to read about someone's harrowing experiences in the unforgivable artic from my warm couch. Although he had a few breaks, like finding cabins just when he needed too, (I don't think that early adventurers had that option or GPS, and they died for it)he still faced the natural elements without wining and worked hard when others would have quit. This was a great adventure story.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A "Journal of Stupidity", but...
On first getting into this book, it occurred to me that "Journal of Stupidity" might be a more apt title for this personal account of poor planning, false ambition and misplaced... Read more

Published on Aug 24 1998 by J. R. Mott

1.0 out of 5 stars Respect for what he achieved, but at what cost?
Well, I hope that when I'm nearing 60, I have the strength and energy of Don Starkell.

That said, I sure hope I also have more common sense and less arrogance. Read more

Published on Jun 29 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Been there? Might go? Read this book.
Sure, there are adventure stories, but the magnitude of Starkells achievement goes far beyond an adventure. What he did defies the reality that the rest of us live within. Read more

Published on April 18 1998 by FraserParsons@bigfoot.com

5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating, motivating real-life modern-day adventure!
This book is all that you need in order to stop dreaming and reading about life, and to actually get up and do those things you've always wanted! This man is a do-er. Read more