Alaska’s Gold Rush cyclists: Some things don’t change
A friend recently gifted me a copy of “Wheels On Ice: Bicycling in Alaska 1898-1908.” In this short book, Alaska writer Terrence Cole compiled first-person accounts, journal entries, and photographs from a decade that saw…
“Becoming Frozen” — Memoir of a First Year in Alaska
I’m finalizing details for my next book release, “Becoming Frozen: Memoir of a First Year in Alaska.” This project has been more than four years in the making. It began as an attempt to tell…
A guide to dynamic adventure photography
Like many people in this age of smart phone cameras, blogs, and Instragram, I didn’t set out to become a photographer. I was a weekend warrior outdoor enthusiast with a 2.1-megapixel Fuji point-and-shoot when I…
Book review: “Runner” by Lizzy Hawker
English ultra-distance runner Lizzy Hawker has enjoyed phenomenal success — she’s the world record holder for the most distance run in 24 hours; she won the 2006 100-kilometer world championships; she holds the record running…
Breaking in new shoes during a 100-miler
Six days before the White Mountains 100 — a 100-mile winter ultramarathon held in Fairbanks, Alaska in late March — I received an official invite to the race, ending several months of wait-list limbo and unfocused training. I also…
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Book review: South Pole Epic by Daniel Burton
In January 2014, Daniel Burton pedaled a bicycle across Antarctica on an expedition intended to inspire others to “get out and ride.” Burton’s trip to the South Pole was the ultimate example of this — an ordinary guy who dreamed of doing something extraordinary, and then did…
Rethinking winter cycling boots
This weekend, I’m traveling to Island Park, Idaho to participate in the Backyard Fat Pursuit 200K. The race takes cyclists through 125 miles of winter trails in the greater Yellowstone area. Among the gear I’m packing are a pair of Vasque Arrowheads, which are insulated boots designed…
Books of the Iditarod
With the holiday season crunch fast approaching, books can make great last-minute gifts for the friends and family who already have “everything.” Over the next two weeks, Half Past Done will have a series of book giveaways starting with “8,000 Miles Across Alaska: A Runner’s…
Cyber Monday book sale
For Monday, December 1 only, Kindle versions of “8,000 Miles Across Alaska,” “Be Brave, Be Strong” and “Arctic Glass” are only 99 cents at Amazon. Download today for holiday adventure reading on your Kindle, iPad, or phone, or transfer to a friend as a gift.…
Win a free entry to Spartan Race
For those looking for a playful, character-building, and decidedly tough challenge, Spartan Race is offering one free entry for a reader who’d like to test their mettle against a military-inspired obstacle course. The obstacle race series includes the Spartan Sprint (3 miles of obstacle racing), the Super Spartan…
World’s Toughest
Earlier this week, Outside Magazine published yet another list of “The Toughest Races in the World.” These lists have been circulating far and wide in outdoor and adventure-focused media recently, with Competitor Magazine, Adventure Journal, Men’s Fitness, The Telegraph, Red Bull, The Huffington Post, Men’s Health, CNN,…
8,000 Miles Across Alaska
For armchair adventurers and readers who enjoy tales of perseverance and the Alaska wilderness, “8,000 Miles Across Alaska: A Runner’s Journeys on the Iditarod Trail,” is now available for purchase. Here’s an excerpt from Chapter 11, “The Blow.” The wind persisted as Tim traveled through…