Tracks Across Alaska: A Dog Sled Journey

Alastair Scott, a Scottish adventurer, arrives in Manley Hot Springs with no dogs, sled, or experience, yet sets out on a journey across Alaska, following the Iditarod Trail. In a remarkable turn of events, he outfits himself, learns mushing, and embarks on the Land of the Midnight Sun.

This book is an entertaining and humorous account of Scott’s Alaskan adventure. He encounters diverse Alaskans, from dog sled racers to trappers, Native people, a bush priest, and icefishermen. Scott’s journalistic skill captures the characters’ unique qualities and events, highlighting the timeless beauty of the Alaskan landscape. Scott’s affection for his dogs adds depth to the story. Each dog has a distinct personality, and the eight together form an unforgettable team. As he writes, “Dog sledding is one of life’s supreme sensations.”

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