In 1982 three men set out from the northern plains with pack and saddle horses to reach the Pacific. After roughly 1,200 wilderness miles, eleven mountain ranges and twenty-two river crossings, only one reached Wrangell, Alaska. The narrative follows the route, challenges, and hard choices faced along the way.

Written as a personal expedition chronicle, the book blends travel detail with reflective observation and practical notes on mountain travel by horse. A section of black-and-white illustrations complements the text, offering visual context to the terrain and daily life on the trail.

Published by Vista Publishing in 2005, this account appeals to readers interested in long-distance trekking, horsepacking, Alaskan and western wilderness history, and endurance journeys across remote landscapes.

Highlights

• 1,200-mile pack-and-saddle expedition
• Eleven mountain ranges & 22 river crossings
• Includes b&w illustrations; paperback, 356 pages

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