Before co-founding Stillpoint Lodge alongside his wife, Jan, master storyteller Jim Thurston lead a colorful life of adventure in the Last Frontier. Over the years, he accumulated a rich treasure trove of anecdotes and photos of Alaska aviation, exciting ground and aerial wildland firefighting, smoke jumping, the Great Alaska 1964 Earthquake, and everyday living going back to Alaska's territorial days.

Within the pages of this enthralling autobiography, Jim also narrates his early life as boy in New England, his professional transition from forester to pilot to aviation manager, and eventually his tumultuous founding of the U.S. Department of Interior's Office of Aircraft Services.

After spending much of their adult lives in Boise, ID and Anchorage, Alaska, Jim and his wife, Jan Thurston, moved to Halibut Cove for its peaceful environment, a perfect place for retirement. But when an adjacent plot of land became available, Jan was determined to manifest her vision of building a beautiful lodge as a retreat center for artists, creatives, and spirited individuals looking for a sanctuary to reconnect back to their roots and nature.

While Jan was the artist, creative, and heart behind the lodge, Jim, was the glue that held the lodge together and is still the master teller of stories around the campfire. Since opening to guests 20 years ago, Stillpoint Lodge has evolved from a retreat center to a luxurious adventure lodge for guests around the world to appreciate the beauty of Alaska.

Jim Thurston's life and adventures stand as a testament to the indomitable spirit and resilience of Alaskans. For those intrigued by aviation, adventure, and the history of Alaska, his memoir promises to be a captivating and enlightening narrative. Order your copy to delve into the extraordinary life of an Alaska pioneer.

Stillpoint Lodge is also celebrating our 20th Anniversary Season!