North Pole Tenderfoot

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Doug Hall. North Pole Tenderfoot

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Reactions to North Pole Tenderfoot from four who were on the expedition

Thrills and spills abound on each of the dogsled treks I’ve guided to the North Pole. But the one recounted here resulted in something extraordinary—Doug Hall’s maverick perspective that sparkles fresh as sea ice on why a regular guy would pit himself against one of the world’s most extreme challenges and, more importantly, how Doug has employed that experience to expand horizons for both himself and others. You’ll want to don a sweater and warm socks for this lively read (and maybe a life jacket for that upcoming plunge in the drink). Be prepared to journey with Doug beyond the North Pole—to the realm of what’s possible when you put your mind to something big.

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“Polar bears are known to travel the polar realm, but none have been sighted on our North Pole treks and the few I’ve seen elsewhere in the Arctic are always in a hasty retreat. They’re notoriously shy of dog teams. Of course there’s not much risk, as long as you’re not the slowest runner.”

As Paul chuckled at his little joke, I looked at the folks around me and sized up their running skills. I decided I would in no way be fastest, but I’d probably be two up from the slowest.

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