Hidden Alaska

Mike is an old friend of mine. We met in 1974. We have been friends ever since. I knew him when his dream to become a guide and build his lodge was just that...a dream! I am extremely proud of what Mike became and what he has built.This book is a beautiful tribute to his life and his success!

Makes me want to be a better outdoorsman, reaching for more every day afield, every day of life. Thanks Buck on a job well done..........

The photos are beautiful for any wanna be mountain man who never had the chance to explore and live in the wild. The story of Mike's life after his grade school years was full of adventure and challenges. I went to grade school with him and am so impressed with what he has accomplished by living the simple but yet dangerous lifestyle in the Alaskan wilderness. I highly recommend the book and hope for a sequel.

Totally gripping. I'm actually surprised that Mike (Buck) survived a couple of the encounters to talk about them.

Buck was quite a charachter. I see several pictures I took of him. The one leaning against the beam looking out at Skeeter Lake was one of his favorites. I have many, many more.

Great book, great guy.

Great book and fantastic story and pictures.

Epic visual about this u forgettable LEGEND Excellent job putting it all together into this stunning publication

What an incredible adventure. Fantastic Stories. Beautiful Pictures. And really nice quality book.

Very interesting book & well worth it, very pleased I purchased it.

Great illustration, history of Buck’s life in Alaska!!

Loving it so far!

the book is packed full of real life adventures and anyone who loves the out doors would love reading it.

This book solidified my need to explore the untamed Alaskan bush.

This is such a beautiful book. A large book full of photos and stories. It was given as a gift for Christmas.

Bought one for myself and also gave one to my father as a Christmas gift. Great quality. We were introduced to Buck via Meat Eater. It’s awesome to see his history in this book

Eye opening!! Impressive!!
Anyone wondering what it would be like to live out in the wild needs to read this book.
Buck must have been blessed with nine lives to have survived it. But through all his honest reflection, he maintains a sense of humor. I read every word with awe and wonder.

Id love to buy a bowl from buck! Book was as great as I thought it would be!

What an incredible life in The Great Land!
I’ll never get tired of reading these adventures and looking at these great photos! You genuinely lived the dream.
I’ll keep it next to Alaska’s Wolf Man…..

Great reading !! The true Alaskan life and adventure!!

This book is a treasure trove of folksy tales and compelling imagery of the Alaskan wild. Buck Bowden gives us an authentic account of a life's journey, filling us with awe and appreciation.

About half way through it. So far, so good.

One of the best things I’ve read in a long time

This book is an amazing account of life lived in the wilds of Alaska. How many people can say they lived the life they dreamed of? Mike ‘Buck’ Bowden can! The stories are personal, the pictures are incredible and together they bring the Alaskan wilderness to life for the reader. I highly recommend this wonderful book!

It is an amazing tale of a boy I grew up with and how he made Alaska his home, build a business and fell in love with nature. His stores are interesting, exciting and a bit funny too. He loves sharing his knowledge of hunting with so many people over the years and the friendships he had made. It’s our stories people will remember us by and Mike has many to share. Enjoyable read with passion for the life he leads in Alaska.

One of the best books I’ve read in a while. Loved every bit of it and read it twice now. It lives on my mantle. Looking forward to the next one Buck!

Loved the short stories and adventures. The personal detailed experiences Buck shares with the reader were exceptional. While reading I found my mind wandering and visualizing the environment as if I were there. Would like to read more of Bucks honest life experiences.

His life’s work! The most humble and lovingly respectful person on this earth! 🙏💞

Hard to put the book down. The photos are incredible, and i love the story telling.You can really picture what he saw. I really will cherish this book,

Reading about Bucks amazing life is just all inspiring. Leaves you wanting to more about this life in the wilds of alaska.

Beautiful book great pictures, fantastic stories. Of course, it helps cause I knew him all my life.

What a compilation of stories meandering you through the unforgiving Alaskan wilderness - a fantastic read accompanied by a superb photographic journey

I know Mike ( buck ) on a personal level, a use to work for him. Every time we are able to sit a chat, I love his stories, this book goes even more in depth which is amazing. Love the book an all the had work Mike put in to get where he is today.