Slogging North of 60: Half a century of ski trekking through the Yukon and beyond - Paperback

Heebink, Peter: - Every winter for decades, Peter and a crew of adventure-seekers set out on skis to explore some of the most rugged and remote corners of the North. Behind them, each pulled sleds laden with weeks of essentials, plus a surprise to bolster group morale. Despite the length and difficulty of these self-propelled trips, there was a lightheartedness to them. The endless hours of slogging by day were remedied by delicious meals and plenty of laughter around the fire by night (usually fueled by an ample serving of overproof rum).

Slogging is a record of more than 45 self-supported backcountry trips covering 15,000 kilometres through the Yukon and into the Northwest Territories, British Columbia, and Alaska, often tracing historic First Nations trade and travel routes. Landing somewhere between a guidebook and memoir, each thoughtfully crafted trip report includes a route overview and map as well as geographical information, delightful anecdotes, and a healthy dose of humour. Slogging also includes tips for winter camping, gear selection, hate-the-person-in-front syndrome, and more.


Peter's recollections remind us that adventuring is not just about the physical challenge of moving through an unforgiving landscape (although there is plenty of that), but the joy of sharing that experience with others have each joined him on at least one ski slog.