Dick Griffith and Kaylene Johnson present 'Canyons and Ice: The Wilderness Travels of Dick Griffith,' Dec. 2

Monday, Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m. UAA Campus Bookstore

In "Canyons and Ice," Kaylene Johnson recounts the wilderness adventures of Dick Griffith who, for over six decades, journeyed across Alaska, Canada, Mexico and the American West. According to Jon Krakauer, "Griffith is simply afflicted with an irresistible inclination to attempt what others say can't be done. When asked what possesses a man to repeatedly strike out alone across hundreds of miles of rugged, lonely country, he replies, 'Every so often, it's just time to walk.'"

Kaylene Johnson is the author of five books about Alaska including her memoir, "A Tender Distance: Adventures Raising My Son in Alaska.

The UAA Campus Bookstore actively organizes free special events to promote expression and engaged discussion within UAA and the community. With topics ranging from chocolate to Alaska Restricting Laws, there's something of interest for everybody. Check out the full schedule of November events below.

For more information on any of these events, visit the bookstore website or contact Rachel Epstein at repstein2@uaa.alaska.edu or (907) 786-4782. There is also free parking for bookstore events in the South Lot, the West Campus Central Lot (behind Rasmuson Hall), the Sports Lot and the Sports NW Lot.

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