Against the Ice

Author: Ejnar Mikkelsen
Publisher: Steerforth
ISBN: 1586423347
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description
Now a major Netflix film co-written by and starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones) The harrowing, amazing, and often amusing personal account of two mismatched Arctic explorers who banded together to keep themselves sane on an historic expedition gone horribly wrong Ejnar Mikkelsen was devoted to Arctic exploration. In 1910 he decided to search for the diaries of the ill-fated Mylius-Erichsen expedition, which had set out to prove that Robert Peary’s outline of the East Greenland coast was a myth, erroneous and presumably self-serving. Iver Iversen was a mechanic who joined Mikkelsen in Iceland when the expedition’s boat needed repair. Several months later, Mikkelsen and Iversen embarked on an incredible journey during which they would suffer every imaginable Arctic travail: implacable cold, scurvy, starvation, frostbite, snow blindness, plunges into icy seawater, impossible sledding conditions, Vitamin A poisoning, debilitated dogs, apocalyptic storms, gaping crevasses, and assorted mortifications of the flesh. Mikkelsen’s diary was even eaten by a bear. Three years of this, coupled with seemingly no hope of rescue, would drive most crazy, yet the two retained both their sanity as well as their humor. Indeed, what may have saved them was their refusal to become as desolate as their surroundings… Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who co-adapted the book into a screenplay, provides the foreword to this new edition of the classic exploration memoir, which was one of The Explorer's Club’s 100 Best Books of the 20th Century. Originally published as Two Against the Ice: A Classic Arctic Survival Story and a Remarkable Account of Companionship in the Face of Adversity. Translated from the Danish by Maurice Michael.

Surviving Cold Weather

Author: Gregory J. Davenport
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811743713
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
• How to dress for winter; how to create a campsite and what to use as shelter; how to keep warm • How to signal for help with aerial flares, smoke, mirrors, and whistles; finding and purifying water; finding and preparing food; protecting yourself and your supplies from wildlife • How to use a map and compass; how to travel on snow and ice with snowshoes, skis, and crampons; how to avoid and deal with avalanches The first in Greg Davenport's Books for the Wilderness series, Surviving Cold Weather covers the techniques and equipment necessary for surviving in ice and snow. Photos and drawings illustrate gear and techniques. The book covers the five survival essentials--personal protection, signaling, sustenance, navigation, and health--as they relate to the cold. Upcoming books in the series are Surviving Open and Coastal Waters, Surviving the Desert, and Surviving the Jungle.

Arctic Survival Tactics

Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 108

Book Description
Unlock the secrets to mastering the most unforgiving environment on Earth with "Arctic Survival Tactics," your ultimate guide to thriving where most fear to tread. This comprehensive eBook is a treasure trove for adventurers, explorers, and those intrigued by the art of survival in one of the planet's most extreme climates. Begin your journey with a deep dive into the breathtaking Arctic landscape. Discover the intricate dance between its geography, unique weather patterns, and the resilient flora and fauna that call the Arctic home. Equip your mind with the psychological tools needed to overcome isolation, maintain motivation, and mentally prepare for the challenges ahead. No Arctic explorer is complete without the right gear. Learn about the essential clothing layers, navigation tools, and shelter options that can make the difference between life and death. Dive into the nuances of building life-saving structures like snow caves and igloos, and uncover techniques to insulate yourself from the harsh cold. Fuel your adventure with effective nutrition and hydration strategies tailored for subzero temperatures. Understand your body's caloric needs, discover foraging and trapping techniques, and identify safe water sources even when it's all frozen solid. Master the art of firecraft to find fuel and maintain warmth in the most frigid conditions. Navigate the icy expanses with confidence using both ancient and modern orientation techniques. From compass skills to celestial navigation, ensure you always know your way. Protect your physical health by recognizing frostbite, preventing hypothermia, and mastering first aid essentials. Encounter Arctic wildlife with respect and caution, learn to send distress signals effectively, and explore mobility techniques such as snowshoeing and skiing. With chapters on risk assessment, route planning, and the dynamics of group survival, this guide is the definitive resource for anyone daring enough to brave the Arctic. Bring the spirit of legendary explorers to life through captivating case studies that offer invaluable lessons from historical and modern survival tales. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer or dreaming of your first icy expedition, "Arctic Survival Tactics" is your indispensable companion for the journey ahead.

Protecting the Arctic

Author: Mark Nuttall
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135297371
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
Protecting the Arctic explores some of the ways in which indigenous peoples have taken political action regarding Arctic environmental and sustainable development issues, and investigates the involvement of indigenous peoples in international environmental policy- making. Nuttall illustrates how indigenous peoples make claims that their own forms of resource management not only have relevance in an Arctic regional context, but provide models for the inclusion of indigenous values and environmental knowledge in the design, negotiation and implementation of global environmental policy.

Arctic Homestead

Author: Norma Cobb
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312283797
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 316

Book Description
Chronicles a family's efforts to build a home near the Arctic Circle in Alaska, depicting their moving discovery of love and courage in a land of modern-day outlaws, feuds, grizzly bears, and unbelievably harsh winters.

The Air Ministry Survival Guide

Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 1405938196
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
THE ULTIMATE SURVIVAL GUIDE for anyone who thinks they'd survive the world's most hostile environments - or at least imagine they could do. ----------------------------- First issued to British airmen in the 1950s the beautifully illustrated Air Ministry Survival Guide provides invaluable practical tips and instruction on how to keep calm and carry on in any hostile environment. Whether you're lost in the desert, arctic, jungle, or adrift on the open ocean, you'll be better off armed with sensible advice on how to: - Build a structurally sound igloo - Pull faces to prevent frostbite (and when to expect bits to fall off should you fail) - Fashion a mask to prevent snowblindness - Make a hat out of seat cushions - Behave in the event of meeting hostile locals - Stay safe from poisonous reptiles and insects - Use a 'fire thong' - Punch man-eating sharks (which are cowards)

Survival at 40 Below

Author: Debbie S. Miller
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0802723616
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

Book Description
As temperatures drop, the animals that make the tundra home must ready themselves for survival. See how animals like the arctic ground squirrel and the woolly bear caterpillar use special coping devices to keep warm as they hibernate their way through the frigid winter months. Then when the temperatures finally rise, these creatures emerge and the pulse of life returns to the arctic.

The Arctic Survival Manual

Author: Ballistic Missile Early Warning System
Publisher: Frontier Data Pub
ISBN: 9781589638006
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
This book, which contains instructions on how to cope with survival problems written by people who have actually lived under survival conditions, tells the main things that a man should know about living in uncivilized regions of the Arctic.This book deals with what to do first when an emergency arises, how to make an effective shelter, how to find food, how to keep warm and care for clothing, how to care for sick and injured, and how to signal the rescue party. All of this is taken from the experiences of those who have fought the Arctic and won.Originally prepared for workers at the Arctic radar stations of the Cold War missile warning system, this handbook has a great deal of valuable information for the tourist, camper, hunter, fisherman or other cold regions traveler.

Two Against the Ice

Author: Ejnar Mikkelsen
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781586420574
Category : Alabama-expeditionen til Grønlands nordøstkyst
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A classic tale of survival by an important figure in the history of Arctic exploration, this is the autobiography of a man who devoted his life to the Arctic. A veteran explorer, in 1910 he embarked upon an expedition with his friend Iver Iversen, in search of the diaries of the tragic Mylius and Erichsen expedition. For three years they suffered every calamity known to man, including starvation, frostbite, snow blindness, bear attacks and apocalyptic storms, with no hope of rescue. Yet they retained their sanity and humour by refusing to become as desolate as their surroundings.

Future Arctic

Author: Edward Struzik
Publisher: Island Press
ISBN: 1610914406
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
In one hundred years, or even fifty, the Arctic will look dramatically different than it does today. As polar ice retreats and animals and plants migrate northward, the arctic landscape is morphing into something new and very different from what it once was. While these changes may seem remote, they will have a profound impact on a host of global issues, from international politics to animal migrations. In Future Arctic, journalist and explorer Edward Struzik offers a clear-eyed look at the rapidly shifting dynamics in the Arctic region, a harbinger of changes that will reverberate throughout our entire world. Future Arctic reveals the inside story of how politics and climate change are altering the polar world in a way that will have profound effects on economics, culture, and the environment as we know it. Struzik takes readers up mountains and cliffs, and along for the ride on snowmobiles and helicopters, sailboats and icebreakers. His travel companions, from wildlife scientists to military strategists to indigenous peoples, share diverse insights into the science, culture and geopolitical tensions of this captivating place. With their help, Struzik begins piecing together an environmental puzzle: How might the land’s most iconic species—caribou, polar bears, narwhal—survive? Where will migrating birds flock to? How will ocean currents shift? And what fundamental changes will oil and gas exploration have on economies and ecosystems? How will vast unclaimed regions of the Arctic be divided? A unique combination of extensive on-the-ground research, compelling storytelling, and policy analysis, Future Arctic offers a new look at the changes occurring in this remote, mysterious region and their far-reaching effects.