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A midlife crisis in Alaska

Lynn Schooler and dog

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In the spring of 2007, after the worst winter in the history of Juneau, Alaska, photograper and wilderness guide Lynn Schooler had what is called a 'midlife crisis'.

Exhausted by his house building project and aware his marriage was on the rocks, he sought solace by escaping into nature.

Lynn's House building project

The house that Lynn built

He set out on a solo two-week journey into the Alaskan wilderness.

Lucy Ash spoke to him and asked whether the journey had helped him to find perspective.

Another day, another dramatic scene in Alaska

Another day, another dramatic scene in Alaska

Lynn Schooler's book 'Walking Home' is published by Bloomsbury.

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