Beasts of no burden
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The Musk Ox Farm in Palmer, Alaska, is home to the world's oldest captive herd of musk ox and is a prototype for qiviut, the soft downy underfur of the musk ox, farming operations. Qiviut is reportedly eight times warmer than wool and, once made into yarn and knitted into clothing, can be worn against the skin without itching, can be washed without danger of shrinking and is twice as soft as cashmere.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2003
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Pain in the can: bear-spray believers say the facts are clear
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Using bear-spray is a controversial issue but those involved in the use of pepper spray have a success rate of 87 percent. Selecting a bear-spray, which is approved by the Environmental Protection Agency that propels the solution at least 25 feet and delivers a sustained blast of at least six seconds.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2004
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Getaway drivers
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Dog-sledding is an ideal way to get away from the routine of regular life and explore the wilds of Alaska. Details of a number of Alaska's dog-sledding tours are provided.
Publication Name: Alaska
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0002-4562
Year: 2004
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