With ski & sledge over Arctic glaciers

Name: With ski & sledge over Arctic glaciers
Author: Sir William Martin Conway

By Sir William Martin Conway

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A first-person account of exploratory journeys across Spitsbergen's glaciers and highlands, recounting sledging and skiing expeditions into the inland ice. It combines route descriptions and camp life with practical guidance on ski and sledge use, photographic records, and geological and glaciological observations. The author documents marches between bays, glacier ascents, mountain climbs, and passes while noting difficulties of terrain, weather, and equipment, and includes appendices summarizing geographical results and translations of earlier accounts relevant to the inland ice. Photographs and sketches accompany close descriptions of landscape, route-finding, logistics, and scientific notes gathered during multiple seasons in the Arctic.

About the Author

Sir William Martin Conway

Sir William Martin Conway was a British mountaineer, explorer, and author, renowned for his contributions to the literature of adventure and exploration. His works often reflect his passion for the natural world and his experiences in challenging terrains. Notable among his publications are "The Alps," which offers insights into the majestic mountain range, and "With Ski & Sledge Over Arctic Glaciers," where he shares his thrilling adventures in the Arctic. Conway's writings not only document his explorations but also inspire a sense of wonder about the great outdoors.