Alaska to Patagonia conservation journey makes stop in Burns Lake

Alaska to Patagonia conservation journey makes stop in Burns Lake

Two cyclists traveling from the top of North America to the bottom of South America are using storytelling and athletic feats to promote bird conservation and environmental awareness. University of Alberta scientist Dr. Timm Döbert and extreme athlete Leanna Carriere passed through Burns Lake on Aug. 25 for “Wings of Survival,” a 30,000-kilometre cycling expedition from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia. The two cyclists aim to use the power…