Yukon Wild: The Adventures of Four Women Who Paddled 2,000 Miles Through America's Last Frontier [Paperback]

Beth Johnson (Author)

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In the summer of 1981, Beth Johnson decided she wanted to paddle the Yukon, a 2,000 mile river which spans the continent of Alaska. A year later she, three other women and three canoes began a summer trek down the fifth longest river in North America. This book is the story of their year-long preparations and a day-by-day account of their journey through the Alaskan wilderness. Along with being an exciting adventure tale, it should make a terrific primer for anyone wanting to meet their next challenge in the great outdoors. -- From The WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women$

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Berkshire House Pub (October 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912944781
• ISBN-13: 978-0912944784
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,017,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real adventure most of us only dream about, June 22, 2001

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M. Mcclain "mmcbs" (Virginia USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yukon Wild: The Adventures of Four Women Who Paddled 2,000 Miles Through America's Last Frontier (Paperback)

Before reading this book, you must decide if you really want to tag along with these four women, the first all female group to canoe down the entire Yukon River . . . because once you pick it up, you will not want to put it down! The well-written narrative takes you from the earliest glimmer of desire, through the detailed planning, and then down seemingly every mile of way from Canada across Alaska to the Bering Sea. This is a MUST READ for anyone thinking about floating the Yukon River, and it will be enjoyed by avid canoeists, armchair adventurers, and everyone in between. Beth Johnson spares us no detail of the hardships (both physical and mental), adventures, and final triumph of this unique journey.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Realistic and Laid Back, June 28, 2001

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Diana K. Christopulos (Salem, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yukon Wild: The Adventures of Four Women Who Paddled 2,000 Miles Through America's Last Frontier (Paperback)

What does it take to paddle 2,000 miles in unfamiliar territory? I found out by reading this book. It takes a lot of planning and dedication, but one of the most obvious requirements is a good sense of humor. This is obviously vital when you must share a tent with someone for over 70 days. Too many wildnerness books seem to stretch the truth - overestimating the size of the waves and the nature of the real dangers. Yukon Wild has the ring of truth, and it's a a lot of fun to read!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring women conquer the Yukon river, June 25, 2001

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Sheila Gibbons (Aldergrove. B.C. Can.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yukon Wild: The Adventures of Four Women Who Paddled 2,000 Miles Through America's Last Frontier (Paperback)

I lived in the Yukon in the eighties and have just gotten around to reading Yukon Wild. I found it to be a very good read. The historical facts that Beth included were right on the mark and helps the reader get a feel for the communities that these women were visiting in.These women should be commended for such an undertaking. Beth never understated the relationship problems encountered and quite clearly showed the love for life that they all shared.I know what the Yukon and Alaska was like in the eighties - these gals had guts!!!