Under the Midnight Sun: The Ascent of John Denver Peak and the Search for the Northern Most Point of Land on Earth

By John Jancik

In July 2001, a team of nine modern-day adventurers journeyed to North Peary Land, Greenland, an area located north of the Arctic Circle that encompasses the world's largest national park. Known as... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889120197
• ISBN13: 9781889120195
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Stars End Creations
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.1" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

COMPELLING, INSPIRING AND A FITTING TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER

When I learned of this dramatic account of the recent expeditions to track the planet's northernmost point of land, I knew that it was a must-read. Not only is it an exciting story about adventurers who succeeded in their goal, it brings a fitting tribute to John Denver to the outdoor community. John Jancik, Javana Richardson and Steve Gardiner have offered a book here that parallels Jon Krakauer's bestselling "Into Thin Air." UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN will hold you from page one and as it tells of the ascent of John Denver Peak, it also will teach you about the extreme challenges of high altitude mountaineering and the interactive human factors of survival. A bonus is the inclusion of the fine photography by the late Galen Rowell, who joined the expedition. Most of us know John Denver through his music, his environmental legacy and his humanitarian work. UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN fills in many gaps left by Denver's death in that it explains the beauty and the gift of nature itself in an isolated land free of the commercial drama found on Everest. This is not a trinket named for John Denver, it is the story of men and women who wanted Mr. Denver's legacy to live forever.You will turn the pages of UNDER THE MIDNIGHT SUN again and again and hold on every word. I am pleased to recommend this book to everyone.Dreux DeMackSecretary, Windstar Colorado Connection