Bears, wolves, wolverines and lynx. All rank high on the lists of animals that people wish to see when coming … More
Month: December 2017
Argument for Eliminating the Use of Airplanes in Hunting
In 1925, the first airplane to land above the Arctic Circle set down on the gravel bar along the Middle … More
Sled Dogs and Oil
The coastline stretched out across the horizon, beyond lay the jumbled heap of ice, offering the only relief in this … More
Split Wood
Wood lays haphazardly stacked next to the woodstove, ready to provide service in the battle against winter’s cold. Inside the … More
Preserving Food
The frigid temperatures of winter prevent many from living in the area on a permanent basis, even with all the … More
Near Misses
I kicked steps into the wind blasted slopes, each one sending tufts of floor down to the valley below. The … More
Electricity
The sun struggles to rise over the horizon during the day. Minutes after noon, it finally yields its light over … More
Aurora Nights
The sound of the logs popping and crackling reverberated off the barrels. Inside, the fire burned brightly, the flames light … More