Cold Coast

In 1932, Wanny Woldstad travels to Svalbard to prove that a woman is fit for the task of trapping in the harsh Arctic wilderness. Alongside the raw, confronting nature of the trappers' work, is the story of a young blue Arctic fox, itself a hunter, who must eke out a living and navigate the trappers' world to survive its first winter.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2022
Publisher: Ultimo Press

Inspired by the remarkable tale of Svalbard's inaugural female trapper, Cold Coast vividly portrays the arduous struggle for survival amidst the awe-inspiring and perilous Arctic wilderness. In 1932, Wanny Woldstad, a young widow, embarks on a daring expedition to Svalbard, venturing into the fiercely guarded realm of Norwegian trappers. Tasked with proving her worth to her trapping partner, Anders Sæterdal, who openly expresses his disdain for women in this male-dominated profession, Wanny must endure the harsh realities of a Svalbard winter.

During this season of extremes, she and Sæterdal will face formidable challenges, including encounters with polar bears, treacherous glacier traversals, fierce blizzards, and the treacherous perils of sea ice. They will embark on arduous hikes, enduring the frigid darkness of the four-month polar night, in their relentless pursuit of capturing Arctic foxes. However, beneath the surface of Wanny's resilience and determination, lies hidden truths that, if exposed, shed light on the profound sacrifice a 1930s woman was willing to make in pursuit of her dreams.

In parallel to the rugged and confronting nature of the trappers' work, Cold Coast delves into the story of a young blue Arctic fox, also a skilled hunter, as it navigates the intricate web of the trappers' world. This fox must endure the harsh realities of survival, eking out a meager existence and adapting to the challenges posed by this unfamiliar environment if it is to endure its inaugural Arctic winter.

Through the intertwined narratives of Wanny and the fox, Cold Coast offers a poignant exploration of the human condition, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of survival in the face of adversity. It serves as a testament to the strength and determination of individuals who embrace the wild and strive to thrive in its unforgiving embrace.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781761151156