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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Posted: Wed, June 18, 2008
Do something FREE and take your scouts to see Helen Thayer!!
In 1988, at the age of 50, Helen Thayer became the first woman in the world to travel on foot to the magnetic North Pole, one of the world's most remote and dangerous regions. Her only companion was Charlie, her loyal husky, who was integral to her survival. Polar Dream is the story of their heroic trek and extraordinary relationship as they faced polar bears, unimaginable cold, and a storm that destroyed most of their supplies and food.
Helen Thayer will be at the Mast General Store on downtown Kings Street in Boone on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 for a Book Signing between 1:30 and 3:30pm. There will be a presentation about Helen Thayer that evening (Tuesday, July 1st, 2008) at 7:00pm at the Watauga High School - AND ADMISSION IS FREE!! You can download the promotional flyer by clicking the link above.
Visit www.helenthayer.com for more information.
In 1988, at the age of 50, Helen Thayer became the first woman in the world to travel on foot to the magnetic North Pole, one of the world's most remote and dangerous regions. Her only companion was Charlie, her loyal husky, who was integral to her survival. Polar Dream is the story of their heroic trek and extraordinary relationship as they faced polar bears, unimaginable cold, and a storm that destroyed most of their supplies and food.
Helen Thayer will be at the Mast General Store on downtown Kings Street in Boone on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 for a Book Signing between 1:30 and 3:30pm. There will be a presentation about Helen Thayer that evening (Tuesday, July 1st, 2008) at 7:00pm at the Watauga High School - AND ADMISSION IS FREE!! You can download the promotional flyer by clicking the link above.
Visit www.helenthayer.com for more information.
