"Morley weaves together human and natural history with skill, and his philosophy on winter and its purpose --'to reveal weaknesses in living things'--captures the season’s beauty. Those with a taste for adventure and an appreciation for nature’s gifts will enjoy this moving expedition." -- Publishers WeeklyNational Outdoor Book Award WinnerA passionate skier since he was a child, Anders Morley dreamed of going on a significant adve...

A passionate skier since he was a child, Anders Morley dreamed of going on a significant adventure, something bold and of his own design. And so one year in his early thirties, he decided to strap on cross-country skis to travel across Canada in the winter alone.This Land of Snow is about that journey and a man who must come to terms with what he has left behind, as well as how he wants to continue living after his trip is over. It is an honest, thoughtful, and humorous re...