Dancing on the Edge of an Endangered Planet

by John Mattson, J. Gluckstern (Editor)

Overview

Dancing on the Edge of an Endangered planet portrays the life of a poor farmboy who has a very strong love for the environment and believes in following his dreams. These dreams have taken him on a lifelong journey of adventure and exploration that covers six continents and five extreme sports. Part one includes twenty thrilling extreme adventure stories that span the globe and include kayaking many of the world's deepest canyons, climbing some very famous mountains, freestyle ski jumping, downhill ski racing, and western rodeo. The stories have been written in a style that is very entertaining and humorous as well as inspirational. The author hopes that his book will inspire its readers to live their dreams, because this crazy planet is such an incredible place, and you might only live once. If you have ever wondered what it feels like to travel 80MPH on skis, paddle extreme whitewater, or hang by your fingernails on a steep cliff, this book is for you. The stories are documented with hundreds of brilliant photos, so get ready to take a great adventure from the comfort of your armchair.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012925572
Publisher:	Farm Boy Publishing Company
Publication date:	05/26/2011
Series:	Dancing on the Edge of an Endangered Planet , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	20 MB
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About the Author

John Mattson is an architectural engineer, carpenter, adventure writer, and photographer who has spent most of his life enjoying the great outdoor adventures that our incredible planet provides. He is an expert kayaker, skier, and climber, and very active at age 60. He started his education in a one room school in North Dakota, but he has always believed in following his dreams. These dreams have taken him on a lifelong journey of exploration that covers six continents and many of the deepest canyons and great mountains of the world. He has been writing for fifteen years, and has published numerous articles about the greatest rivers in the world.

Editorial Reviews

Dancing on the edge of an Endangered Planet " is a dynamic collection of short stories. John brings his adventures to life with his playful mixture of words and incredible photography. I was magically transported
to lands near and far, and able to become a part of the adventure. Be it kayaking remote canyons, skiing majestic mountains, trekking the Himalayas, or riding wild broncos, his lust for life's adventures is inspiring.

Mary Rugg

"Dancing on the Edge of an Endangered Planet" is a paging turning compilation of short stories. It is incredible documentation and memories of adventure spanning decades forming a casual melody of inspiration for the reader. Following the journey's of this classic ski/climbing bum and river rat through a era of first ascents, descents, and remote travel beckon the reader search for adventure near and far. Unlike some other books of this sort, the author is incredibly humble of his accomplishment

Jacob Gaventa