Don Starkell Books

It was crazy. It was unthinkable. It was the adventure of a lifetime. When Don and Dana Starkell left Winnipeg in a tiny three-seater canoe, they had no idea of the dangers that lay ahead. Two years and 12,180 miles later, father and son had each paddled nearly twenty million strokes, slept on beaches, in jungles and fields, dined on tapir, shark, and heaps of roasted ants. They encountered piranhas, wild pigs, and hungry alligators. They were arrested, shot at, taken for spies and drug smugglers, and set upon by pirates. They had lived through terrifying hurricanes, food poisoning, and near starvation. And at the same time they had set a record for a thrilling, unforgettable voyage of discovery and old-fashioned adventure. "Courageous . . . Exciting and always immediate." -- The New York Times Book Review

The diary chronicles a perilous 3,000-mile kayak expedition through the Northwest Passage, showcasing the author's relentless determination and survival instincts. Spanning three Arctic summers, the journey from Churchill, Manitoba, to Tuktoyaktuk highlights the challenges faced, including dwindling supplies and treacherous ice conditions. Starkell's vivid storytelling immerses readers in the harsh realities of Arctic travel, making it a gripping account of adventure and resilience in the face of life-threatening obstacles.