One Woman's Epic Journey by Dog TeamIn February 1993, eight sled dogs and one woman set out from Barrow, Alaska, to mush 2,500 miles. ALONE ACROSS THE ARCTIC chronicles this astounding expedition.
"[An] exciting and captivating memoir."
--Publishers Weekly"This exciting book contains numerous photographs (taken by Flowers), excerpts from the author's trip log, vivid descriptions of close calls and breathtaking adventure, and even some tips on arctic travel... It's an inspiring story, well told."
--Booklist
"A superbly written adventure story that makes for a fine armchair read...travelogue packed with on-going action and true-life adventure."
--Bookwatch
PAM FLOWERS and her dogs have run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and completed two expeditions to the Magnetic North Pole, as well as other adventures. In 1991, Outside magazine named Flowers an "Outsider of the Year," and she was awarded the Gold Medal from the Society of Woman Geographers in 1996. She has written numerous magazine articles on mushing and the Arctic. Flowers raises and trains sled dogs in Talkeetna, Alaska.
