Alaskan Retreater's Notebook
One Man's Journey into the Alaskan Wilderness
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Narrated by:
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Stephen Bel Davies
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By:
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Ray Ordorica
About this listen
In the fall of 1978, Ray Ordorica packed everything he thought he would need into his Toyota LandCruiser and drove north to Alaska. He came to a land he had never seen, to find something he wasn't even sure existed: a wilderness cabin he could use for a year or more to live, think, relax, read, and write. Ordorica found his cabin, fixed it up, and, although it was just an un-insulated 12- by 16-foot one-room log structure, he spent three winters in it in relative comfort.
Ordorica's life in that cabin fulfilled a dream he had had for more than 10 years. During his long winters in Alaska, it occurred to him that there must be many others who have put off an extended wilderness visit out of ignorance or fear. They have as many questions about Alaska as he had before he arrived: How do you cope with 40 below? How do you get water? Is it totally dark in mid-winter? These questions and many more gave Ordorica the idea to write the Alaskan Retreater's Notebook, an epic memoir about one man's journey into the Alaskan wilderness. With his wisdom, you will learn how to live with the country, and not against it.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
©2016 Ray Ordorica (P)2016 Audible, Inc.What listeners say about Alaskan Retreater's Notebook
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- Amazon Customer
- 22-12-2021
oh so dull. ...and repetitive
Being alone in an Alaskan cabin would be more exciting. I had hoped I'd learn something.
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- Grant David Bauckham
- 11-09-2022
great read love tails of Alaska
loved it
would love to hear more
throughly enjoy tails of Alaskan life through the seasons
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- Anonymous User
- 11-06-2024
Biography
This book is of two halves. One of Alaska and one of Rays various work in different industries. The Alaskan homestead parts were good but I found him to be ignorant to Alaskan and their ways. He was very egotistical, proven by his comments about his ability to secure a photography job because he dressed better than everyone else (apparently nothing to do with the fact that he sweet talked the hiring guy with gun talk).
If you want a book about Alaska and the outdoors, this isn’t it. If you want Ray Ordoricas life story and opinions, this is your book.
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- Josh Lelsz
- 16-06-2016
thoroughly enjoyable
This book is now up there with my favorite 'one man's wilderness, I enjoyed the storys of his wild friends and the information and it truly is a fountain of knowledge for the adventurer heading to alaska. The narator was upbeat and jolly throughout made it a delight to listen to.
It is much like the book I mentioned one man's wilderness even set in the 70s and even the naration was the same.
so if you enjoyed that one you will enjoy this one and vice versa.
best of luck to you and your wild friends Ray!
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- Bree
- 17-11-2021
An enjoyable listen
I liked the wildlife, the observations in nature, certain survival aspects, a little poetic in parts which was nice. Some good advice there (eg never take cheap tools). I liked it.
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- P Hensley
- 08-12-2021
50 : 50
The first half of the book (I thought) lacked passion, the second half was awesome.. in the second half, Ray shared a lot more of himself and his personal challenges... in the first half, the physical challenges were well written, however Ray's heart/passion was missing, when he finally opened up... the writing flowed heaps better.... a great read!
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