The Red Lantern

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A personal narrative of the tradition of the red lantern is presented. The lantern, traditionally awarded to the last place finisher in many sled dog races, often has more interesting stories associated with it than the first prize.

Author: Woodbury, John
History, Popular culture, Competitions, Awards (Prizes), Dogsledding

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Snowfield of dreams

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A skier narrates how he finds Valdez, AK, a perfect place for mountain skiing. Valdez boasts of several beautifully snow-covered mountain slopes, such as the Chugach Mountains, that can serve as an ideal place for mountain skiing.

Author: Woodbury, John
Description and travel, Location, Skiing, Mountains, Skis and skiing, Skis, Valdez, Alaska

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Of caribous and underroos

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Humorous memoirs of a solo hunt for caribou in Alaska are presented, with reference made to the advantages and disadvantages of hunting alone.

Author: Woodbury, John
Personal narratives, Natural history, Caribou hunting

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Subjects list: Alaska
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