Toronto Star recommends Paddlenorth
Paddlenorth is in good company with books by Dave Olesen, Michael Winter, Andrew Peacock and Barry Blanchard on this list for the “cosy explorer” by the Toronto Star.
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National Geographic: A fading culture adapts to the changing times
Here is Meet the North’s next National Geographic story. With each new border and political shift, the indigenous women of Chukotka, Russia adjust to maintain their heritage and survive. Read about how they survive through my words and Eric’s photos. “We were eating more than I thought possible, including jellied whale casserole and fresh apricot buns,…
National Geographic On Campus: UVA
National Geographic ran a pilot project at the University of Virginia this month. The organizations worked together to create one day of presentations and discussions and another day of workshops, all with the goal of supporting students to think creatively about their futures. It was an honour to be part of this day and of…
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After writing so much about the Arctic and paddling a few of its rivers, I am ready to realize a dream: “For just one time, I would take the Northwest Passage . . . ” I’ll be a naturalist for Lindblad Expeditions’ National Geographic Explorer on a 25-day voyage from west to east through the famed passage.
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National Geographic Russia: How women live in Chukotka
Here is a story I wrote for National Geographic Russia. This story appeared both on-line and in the printed magazine in Russia in February, 2019. It’s a similar but shorter version of the English story that ran digitally.