Exploring the Wilds of Alaska: Discovering What Lies Beyond the Boundaries of the Unknown

Herb W.: Met Rocky in person 10 years ago in Brandon Mississippi. If you ever get a chance to hear him talk about his life story, do whatever it takes to get there. I bought the book primarily to share it with my friends who didn’t have the opportunity to see him! I rate it on a scale of 1 to 5 a solid 10!!

United States on Dec 07, 2023

Adam: This book fills the imagination with the beauty of Gods creation and invites you in to Rocky’s tremendous adventures. Page turner.

United States on Sep 06, 2022

conpok1: Great book

Canada on May 03, 2019

eaglefish: A story describing the the life and tribulations of living the most remote land on this earth but at the same time wishing you were there right beside him

Australia on Sep 14, 2018

WillyDarrin: Actually I have read this book previously and just had to have one of my own... and I ordered another for my hunting buddy's Christmas present... and then I ordered vol II. which I have also read previously... just saying.
As I was reflecting on my last Moose hunt I was thinking of this book (and it's vol 2) as we roared up lakes and rivers in a jet boat or we portage with a canoe then spent a day on the river.
As soon I was home I had to order 'em and here they are.

Canada on Nov 30, 2015

Teslin Mac: I guess it's my own fault for buying without reading too well the description...

"In Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes readers directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits."

I thought the book would be more adventurous instead of hunting trip after hunting trip with clients into the woods. I knew some of the adventures would be of those with clients, but I was hoping for the bush stories, the truely "wild."

Another thing was since it's about a hunting/fishing guide, well his season is summer/fall and goes back to California in the winter. Again, I was hoping for some of Rocky's own stories described without the dread lower-48 clients... instead of the escape back to the warm temperatures of California! I thought "Wild Men, Wild Alaska" would cover all seasons as the winter is the true test of any Alaskan.

United States on Jan 13, 2013

JanBear: I got the Kindle version of this book and could not put the book down. I think it is appealing to most people who love nature, adventure and hunting/fishing stories, as I do. At times I liked the insertion of references to God and nature; at other times, I thought it was a little overdone, however, that is the nature of the author, and so be it. The descriptions of the many near-death experiences would certainly make one pray and be thankful for surviving. On the other hand, the author does an excellent job of being a naturalist and hunter-pyschologist to his many clients. The author is a keen observer of people who really "want to get away" and his humor and insightful observations provide context and content. I don't think this is a book just for men; it is for everyone who wants to know about life-changing adventures. It is "Alaskan adventure for the soul", if I may borrow an oft-used phrase. I liked it alot and ordered it for my brother and sister. The Kindle version, as with most ebooks, had the photos at the back of the book, and they were clear enough for an ebook.

United States on Mar 19, 2011

Lynne F.: As a woman with a sense of adventure, I found the book fascinating. I have always wanted to visit Alaska, as a matter of fact it is on my "bucket list". Through reading the accounts of the true-life adventures of Rocky and his guests, I got a real sense of what some of the remote areas of Alaska must be like. With word pictures of its pristine beauty and natural settings, I was able to take a mental vacation with this book.

More appealing than the offer of insight into the physical places and people, though, was the insight into a man's heart and his call to be as God created him to be. I am among a growing number of women who admire men that make no apologies for their manhood, as it is lived out according to God's design. I appreciate the writer being transparent and sincere in his struggles with God's creation, both in the physical, and in the spiritual.

I know a lot of hunters and fishermen and I am highly recommended the read. I also tell my female friends that they would gain valuable insight into the hearts of the men in their life with this book. It is entertaining and educational. I gave a copy to my pastor and he has given copies to his sons and...

United States on Apr 05, 2010