Caroline Van Hemert

About the Author

Caroline Van Hemert is an ecologist, writer, and adventurer whose work bridges the worlds of science and storytelling. With a PhD in wildlife biology, she has spent decades exploring the rugged landscapes of Alaska and beyond, drawing from her fieldwork to craft narratives that illuminate the beauty and fragility of the natural world. Her debut book, The Sun Is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds, chronicles her epic trek with her husband and young children across thousands of miles by ski, foot, raft, and canoe, blending personal memoir with vivid observations of wildlife and wilderness. Van Hemert's writing invites readers to experience the thrill of discovery and the profound lessons of resilience in remote environments, inspiring a deeper connection to the planet's untamed corners.