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Mastermind

Author : Jerry Moffatt
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1839811714
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book Mastermind written by Jerry Moffatt and published by Vertebrate Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-02 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The brain is the most important muscle for climbing.' – Wolfgang Güllich Mastermind by climbing legend Jerry Moffatt is a guide to mental training for climbers. Drawing on his own personal experiences, as well as inspiring stories from the current elite of the sport including Alex Megos, Adam Ondra, Alex Honnold and Barbara Zangerl, Jerry invites climbers and other sportspeople to explore and maximise their mental potential. Broken down into easy-to-read sections, including Mind Control, Self Image and Visualisation, Mastermind will help you utilise the power of your mind to make the most of your existing strength, technique and ability so that you can perform under pressure – not just in climbing, but in all sport.

A Mountain to Climb: The Climate Crisis: A Summit Beyond Everest

Author : Hakan Bulgurlu
Publisher : Whitefox Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781913532925
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (329 download)

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Download or read book A Mountain to Climb: The Climate Crisis: A Summit Beyond Everest written by Hakan Bulgurlu and published by Whitefox Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the 23rd of May 2019, Hakan Bulgurlu became one of the fortunate few to have reached the summit of Mount Everest. To stand on top of the world's highest mountain is a humbling experience, to bear witness to nature at its most awe-inspiring and powerful is even more humbling. Bulgurlu's quest to climb Everest came with a purpose: making the environment the centre of his ambition to highlight the catastrophic effect climate change is having on our planet, to lead by example and to seek out practical solutions. He wanted to use the expedition as a wake-up call to what we are doing to the natural world. In his powerful new book, Bulgurlu tells the fascinating story of this adventure of a lifetime, harrowing and exhilarating in equal measure. He delves into the roots of the environmental crisis we find ourselves in, speaking to climate activists and campaigners, biologists, scientists, filmmakers, academics, economists, entrepreneurs, global leaders and innovators. They help shed light on the issues that we face and the solutions that will help secure a better future for generations to come. In this gripping account of his journey, Bulgurlu describes the challenges he faced in reaching the summit, and the challenges we all face in protecting the planet and the future of humanity.

Wallet Activism

Author : Tanja Hester
Publisher : BenBella Books
ISBN 13 : 1953295932
Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (532 download)

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Download or read book Wallet Activism written by Tanja Hester and published by BenBella Books. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2022 NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALIST — SOCIAL/POLITICAL CHANGE • 2022 ASJA ANNUAL WRITING AWARD WINNER — SERVICE • 2022 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS GOLD MEDALIST — SOCIAL CHANGE & SOCIAL JUSTICE • 2022 AXIOM BUSINESS BOOK AWARD GOLD MEDALIST — PHILANTHROPY/NONPROFIT/SUSTAINABILITY How do we vote with our dollars, not just to make ourselves feel good, but to make a real difference? Wallet Activism challenges you to rethink your financial power so can feel confident spending, earning, and saving money in ways that align with your values. While we call the American system a democracy, capitalism is the far more powerful force in our lives. The greatest power we have—especially when political leaders won’t move quickly enough—is how we use our money: where we shop, what we buy, where we live, what institutions we entrust with our money, who we work for, and where we donate determines the trajectory of our society and our planet. While our votes and voices are essential, too, Wallet Activism helps you use your money for real impact. It can feel overwhelming to determine “the right way” to spend: a choice that might seem beneficial to the environment may have unintended consequences that hurt people. And marketers are constantly lying to you, making it hard to know what choice is best. Wallet Activism empowers us to vote with our wallets by making sense of all the information coming at us, and teaching us to cultivate a more holistic mindset that considers the complex, interrelated ecosystems of people and the planet together, not as opposing forces. From Tanja Hester, Our Next Life blogger and author of Work Optional, comes the mindset-shifting guide to help you put your money where your values are. Wallet Activism is not a list of dos and don’ts that will soon become outdated, nor does it call for anti-consumerist perfection. Instead, it goes beyond simple purchasing decisions to explore: The impacts a financial decision can have across society and the environment How to create a personal spending philosophy based on your values Practical questions to quickly assess the “goodness” of a product or an entity you may buy from The ethics of earning money, choosing what foods to eat, employing others, investing responsibly, choosing where to live, and giving money away For anyone interested in leaving the world better than you found it, Wallet Activism helps you build habits that will make your money matter.

I Am Her Tribe

Author : Danielle Doby
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1524850276
Total Pages : 155 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book I Am Her Tribe written by Danielle Doby and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive and powerful, I Am Her Tribe is a collection of poetry drawing on the viral Instagram handle and online hashtag that serves to create moments of connection through empowerment and storytelling. Focusing on inspiration, Doby's poetry invites its reader to "Come as you are. Your tribe has arrived. Your breath can rest here." both soft and fierce can coexist and still be powerful

7 Summits

Author : Patrick Hickey
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 0763772631
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (637 download)

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Download or read book 7 Summits written by Patrick Hickey and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 7 Summits: A Nurse's Quest to Conquer Mountaineering and Life is an inspirational book detailing one nurse's journey to the top of the world! Patrick Hickey, a nursing educator, became the first nurse in the world to successfully summit the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. As a child, Patrick Hickey dreamed of faraway places and adventure. He overcame academic challenges to achieve his goals in higher education. This book gives a compelling account of how he balanced life in academia, work as a nurse, school, and home with a strong desire for travel and adventure.

Good Vibes

Author : Lexy Timms
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Good Vibes written by Lexy Timms and published by . This book was released on with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your vibe attracts your tribe… Four friends at a beach house for the final summer before adult life kicks in, what could be better? The plan is to spend days lying out in the sun and nights drinking at boardwalk bars. What could possibly go wrong? In a word: boys. Mandy starts hanging out with the beach volleyball captain, while Christine is rescued from the undertow by a jacked lifeguard. Ginny hits on her long-time crush, the owner of a beach bar with bedroom eyes and nerves of steel. She can't tell if he likes her or not, and it's driving her crazy. Meanwhile, Leyla has problems of her own, and not with a current boyfriend. Someone from her past still has the power to harm her. As the summer unfolds, she must find the strength to stay true to herself without destroying all four friendships in the process. The Beach Series Good Vibes Cocktail in Hand Sunny Side Up Paradise Found Search Terms: Beach Romance, Beach Reads, Summer reading, sexy, hot and steamy, sport romance, fake girlfriend, happily ever after, sweet love story, romance love, romance love triangle, new adult romance, billionaire obsession, contemporary romance and sex, romance billionaire series, free kindle romance, melody anne billionaire bachelors series, billionaire romance, holiday, holiday romance, romance, billionaire, true love, love and life, bilionaire romance, dark romance, romantic comedy, saga, women's saga, motorcycle club romance, little sister, sister romance, wedding, taboo wedding

Mountaineering

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780736089722
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book Mountaineering written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Slow Living

Author : Helena Woods
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1684811651
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Slow Living written by Helena Woods and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make Slow Living Part of Your Everyday! “Slow Living is a work of art…I observed a sense of calm within myself as I read its pages and appreciated the beautiful pictures.” —Andrea Henkels, author of Herman Heals His Heart Living peacefully is within reach if you slow down your life. With Slow Living, you too can embrace simple living and mindfulness for peace-induced days! Looking for peace and happiness? Book a personal reading hour with Slow Living, your guide on how to slow down your life and live peacefully. Helena Woods, author and creator of popular YouTube channel Simple Joys, reveals the wisdom she has learned by moving abroad from the US and living a slower life in France. With beautiful prose and original photography, she provides inspiration and guidance to create a simple living environment wherever you are. Slow Living is for anyone looking to simplify life. Personal growth books for women tend to leave out men and children, but this book was intentionally crafted with everyone in mind! If you're looking for how to improve yourself and how to get into simple living, then this is the guide for you! For many, a slow European lifestyle seems out of reach, but with the direction in this book, readers are able to craft this lifestyle for themselves anywhere, anytime. Inside, you’ll find: Ways to value quiet moments, which bring simple joys to your life How slow living takes root when less becomes more in your home A guide on how to simplify your everyday life for mental clarity How to create routines that enrich your mind and feed your soul If you like books for homebodies or if you enjoyed Slow, Essentialism, or Simple Pleasures, you’ll love Slow Living.

John of the Mountains

Author : John Muir
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN 13 : 9780299078805
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (788 download)

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Download or read book John of the Mountains written by John Muir and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Muir, America's pioneer conservationist and father of the national park system, was a man of considerable literary talent. As he explored the wilderness of the western part of the United States for decades, he carried notebooks with him, narrating his wanderings, describing what he saw, and recording his scientific researches. This reprint of his journals, edited by Linnie Marsh Wolfe in 1938 and long out of print, offers an intimate picture of Muir and his activities during a long and productive period of his life. The sixty extant journals and numerous notes in this volume were written from 1867 to 1911. They start seven years after the time covered in The Story of My Boyhood and Youth, Muir's uncompleted autobiography. The earlier journals capture the essence of the Sierra Nevada and Alaska landscapes. The changing appearance of the Sierras from Sequoia north and beyond the Yosemites enthralled Muir, and the first four years of the journals reveal his dominating concern with glacial action. The later notebooks reflect his changes over the years, showing a mellowing of spirit and a deep concern for human rights. Like all his writings, the journals concentrate on his observations in the wilderness. His devotion to his family, his many warm friendships, and his many-sided public life are hardly mentioned. Very little is said about the quarter-century battle for national parks and forest reserves. The notebooks record, in language fuller and freer than his more formal writings, the depth of his love and transcendental feeling for the wilderness. The rich heritage of his native Scotland and the unconscious music of the poetry of Burns, Milton, and the King James Bible permeate the language of his poetic fancy. In his later life, Muir attempted to sort out these journals and, at the request of friends, published a few extracts. A year after his death in 1914, his literary executor and biographer, William Frederick Badè, also published episodes from the journals. Linnie Marsh Wolfe set out to salvage the best of his writings still left unpublished in 1938 and has thus added to our understanding of the life and thought of a complex and fascinating American figure.

Highest and Hardest

Author : Chris Kopczynski
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 149306648X
Total Pages : 375 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book Highest and Hardest written by Chris Kopczynski and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At age 16 Chris Kopczynski carved the words “Everest/Eiger” into the handle of his ice axe, marking his goal to climb the two mountains known as the "highest and the hardest." He accomplished that goal by the age of 33, becoming the ninth American to summit Everest and the first American to summit both the North Face of the Eiger and Mt. Everest. With the climbing addiction in his blood, he set new goals and became the twelfth in the world to climb the highest peaks on seven continents. Chris’ lifelong odyssey to the top of the world includes the climbs, attempts and summits of every continent’s highest, hardest, and most significant mountains. He gives readers stories of perseverance and survival as he achieved his dreams on Robson in the Canadian Rockies, Chimney Rock in Idaho, the Pamirs and Elbrus in the USSR, Denali in Alaska, Makalu in Nepal, Antarctica’s Vinson, Chile’s Aconcagua, Kosciuszko in Australia, and Africa’s Kilimanjaro.

Enduring Patagonia

Author : Gregory Crouch
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1588360652
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (883 download)

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Download or read book Enduring Patagonia written by Gregory Crouch and published by Random House. This book was released on 2002-03-05 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patagonia is a strange and terrifying place, a vast tract of land shared by Argentina and Chile where the violent weather spawned over the southern Pacific charges through the Andes with gale-force winds, roaring clouds, and stinging snow. Squarely athwart the latitudes known to sailors as the roaring forties and furious fifties, Patagonia is a land trapped between angry torrents of sea and sky, a place that has fascinated explorers and writers for centuries. Magellan discovered the strait that bears his name during the first circumnavigation. Charles Darwin traveled Patagonia's windy steppes and explored the fjords of Tierra del Fuego during the voyage of the Beagle. From the novel perspective of the cockpit, Antoine de Saint-Exupry immortalized the Andes in Wind, Sand, and Stars, and a half century later, Bruce Chatwin's In Patagonia earned a permanent place among the great works of travel literature. Yet even today, the Patagonian Andes remain mysterious and remote, a place where horrible storms and ruthless landscapes discourage all but the most devoted pilgrims from paying tribute to the daunting and dangerous peaks. Gregory Crouch is one such pilgrim. In seven expeditions to this windswept edge of the Southern Hemisphere, he has braved weather, gravity, fear, and doubt to try himself in the alpine crucible of Patagonia. Crouch has had several notable successes, including the first winter ascent of the legendary Cerro Torre's West Face, to go along with his many spectacular failures. In language both stirring and lyrical, he evokes the perils of every handhold, perils that illustrate the crucial balance between physical danger and mental agility that allows for the most important part of any climb, which is not reaching the summit, but getting down alive. Crouch reveals the flip side of cutting-edge alpinism: the stunning variety of menial labor one must often perform to afford the next expedition. From building sewer systems during a bitter Colorado winter to washing the plastic balls in McDonalds' playgrounds, Crouch's dedication to the alpine craft has seen him through as many low moments as high summits. He recounts, too, the riotous celebrations of successful climbs, the numbing boredom of forced encampments, and the quiet pride that comes from knowing that one has performed well and bravely, even in failure. Included are more than two dozen color photographs that capture the many moods of this land, from the sublime beauty of the mountains at sunrise to the unrelenting fury of its storms. Enduring Patagonia is a breathtaking odyssey through one of the worldís last wild places, a land that requires great sacrifice but offers great rewards to those who dare to challenge it.

Another Step Up the Mountain

Author : Dianette Wells
Publisher : Mango Media
ISBN 13 : 1684815436
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Another Step Up the Mountain written by Dianette Wells and published by Mango Media. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A True Story of Triumph Over Adversity and the Loss of a Child In this gripping memoir, learn the true story of how mountaineering and extreme sports enthusiast Dianette Wells endures the devastating loss of her son and learns to balance motherhood with a life of extreme adventure. Climbing over adversity. In her groundbreaking memoir, Another Step Up the Mountain, Dianette tells of her unique experiences climbing the Seven Summits, participating in adventure races (including four Eco-Challenges and ultra marathons around the world), as she raised three wonderful children. Trying to survive a tumultuous marriage, Dianette felt empty and unhappy. However, everything changed when she discovered adventure racing. Full of beautiful and uplifting moments, Dianette’s story will inspire you to discover the meaning of joy in your own healing journey. Grief recovery and restoration with every step of the way. In 2015, Dianette lost her son Johnny to a wingsuiting accident, driving her to withdraw into severe depression. However, with the support of those around her, Dianette’s desire to compete in endurance sports and her love of mountain climbing helped her find an inner strength to begin healing. As she had in the past, she faced adversity and found her inner power by embracing her devotion to sports and family. Full of beautiful and uplifting moments, Dianette’s story will inspire you to rediscover what joy means to you and how we must cherish our intrinsic abilities. Inside discover how Dianette: Discovers inner strength amidst adversity Balances motherhood while participating in extreme sports Finds resilience through mountaineering and ultra marathons Lives with tragic loss with unwavering determination If you liked books such as No Summit Out of Sight; Climbing High; Into Thin Air; or Mother, Nature, you’ll love Another Step Up the Mountain.

Take a Decade

Author : Stephen Mundy
Publisher : Fulton Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (898 download)

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Download or read book Take a Decade written by Stephen Mundy and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-08-16 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an overview of about ten years of my life. I've been fortunate to have the ability to travel around the world and experience many new and exciting things. During this time frame, I lived in four different states and traveled to over thirty countries. My book starts out on a boat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on our way to the Philippines. This is my opening chapter, then I go back in time to when this whole book got started, starting with me as a financial advisor for a large mutual fund. I take vacation time to backpack through Europe and fall in love with the whole adventure. I get back and quit my job. From here, I take what I call a snowball ride that was amazing. I've worked on a hot-air balloon team (Arizona), a season at Yosemite National Park (California), one month on a shrimping boat and 4.5 months at an oyster farm (both in Alaska), a dinner cruise/excursions to other islands (Hawaii), sportfishing (Maui), and many other things to make this all possible. As far as what I have seen and where I've been is concerned, it is amazing, and I'm so grateful for everything: Europe--seven countries and sixteen major cities, six weeks; Japan and Thailand, five weeks; a dude ranch in Mexico; so much of Yosemite National Park; six months in Alaska (all on the ocean); and moving to Maui solo with $800 in my pocket (Maui is a big part of this book. One month turned into ten years); and six months in South America / Central America. I crossed the Pacific on a boat in twenty-eight days and traveled through Southeast Asia solo in 1.5 months. The list goes on, and there is so much more to read about. Take a Decade: A True Story is a book about adventure, opportunities, friendships, good times, and bad times. There is love and death, happiness and sadness, and most importantly, a lifetime of so many happy memories. It is a book of opportunity to each and every one who may read it. I did it, so can you!

The Good News About Marriage

Author : Shaunti Feldhahn
Publisher : Multnomah
ISBN 13 : 1601425635
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book The Good News About Marriage written by Shaunti Feldhahn and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divorce is not the biggest threat to marriage. Discouragement is. You’ve probably heard the grim facts: Half of all marriages end in divorce. The divorce rate inside the church is the same as outside. Most marriages are just holding on. But what if these “facts” are actually myths? In The Good News About Marriage, best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn presents groundbreaking research that reveals the shocking, incredibly inspiring truth: · The actual divorce rate has never gotten close to 50 percent. · Those who attend church regularly have a significantly lower divorce rate than those who don’t. · Most marriages are happy. · Simple changes make a big difference in most marriage problems. · Most remarriages succeed. For too long, our confidence in marriage has been undermined by persistent misunderstandings and imperfect data. This landmark book will radically change how we think and talk about marriage—and what we can dare to hope from it. “Shaunti takes aim at marriage myths that have spread like a cancer through our culture–myths that have become self-fulfilling prophecies. This book is packed with game-changing revelations. Like this one: Not only are most people staying married, they are happy in their marriages!” –Emerson Eggerichs, best-selling author of Love and Respect

A Long Climb to the Top

Author : RD Livingston
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1669839192
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (698 download)

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Download or read book A Long Climb to the Top written by RD Livingston and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-07-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: His Dad walked out on him when he was ten and never returned. He has a strong mother but is she strong enough? She does have a strong faith in the higher power. Will this filter down to her son? Anger problems plague his youth. He runs with a bad crowd. He excels in sports but does not know what to do with his athleticism. He has few friends, {at least good ones}. His girlfriend says she loves him but not enough. For most of his youth there was very little money. Skiing comes into his life and he finds he is an elite downhill skier but an injury sets him back. Then total betrayal intrudes in his life. Does Gary Akin have what it takes to rise above everything life throws at him? Can he make something out of his life? Maybe he can, maybe he can't!

Extreme Alpinism

Author : Mark Twight
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594853835
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (948 download)

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Download or read book Extreme Alpinism written by Mark Twight and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1999-08-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * The book that launched a renaissance in climbing technique and remains relevant today * Techniques and mental skills needed to climb at a more challenging level * Illustrated with full-color photos throughout Big, high routes at the edge of a climber's ability are not the places for inventing technique or relying on old habits. Complacency can lead to fatal errors. So where does the hard-core aspirant or dreamer turn? The only master class in print, Extreme Alpinism delivers an expert dose of reality and practical techniques for advanced climbers. Focusing on how top alpine climbers approach the world's most difficult routes, Twight centers his instruction on the ethos of climbing the hardest routes with the least amount of gear and the most speed. Throughout, Twight makes it clear that the two things he refuses to compromise are safety and his climbing ethics. In addition to the extensive chapters on advanced techniques and skills, Twight also discusses mental preparedness and attitude; strength and cardiovascular training; good nutrition; and tips on equipment and clothing.

Democracy's Mountain

Author : Ruth M. Alexander
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806193301
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Democracy's Mountain written by Ruth M. Alexander and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2023-09-26 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak towers over Colorado’s northern Front Range. A prized location for mountaineering since the 1870s, Longs has been a place of astonishing climbing feats—and, unsurprisingly, of significant risk and harm. Careless and unlucky climbers have experienced serious injury and death on the peak, while their activities, equipment, and trash have damaged fragile alpine resources. As a site of outdoor adventure attracting mostly white people, Longs has mirrored the United States’ tenacious racial divides, even into the twenty-first century. In telling the history of Longs Peak and its climbers, Ruth M. Alexander shows how Rocky Mountain National Park, like the National Park Service (NPS), has struggled to contend with three fundamental obligations—to facilitate visitor enjoyment, protect natural resources, and manage the park as a site of democracy. Too often, it has treated these obligations as competing rather than complementary commitments, reflecting national discord over their meaning and value. Yet the history of Longs also shows us how, over time, climbers, the park, and the NPS have attempted to align these obligations in policy and practice. By putting mountain climbers and their relationship to Longs Peak and its rangers at the center of the story of Rocky Mountain National Park, Alexander exposes the significant role outdoor recreationists have had—as both citizens and privileged adventurers—in shaping the peak’s meaning, use, and management. Since 2000, the park has promoted climber enjoyment and safety, helped preserve the environment, facilitated tribal connections to the park, and attracted a more diverse group of visitors and climbers. Yet, Alexander argues, more work needs to be done. Alexander’s nuanced account of Longs Peak reveals the dangers of undermining national parks’ fundamental obligations and presents a powerful appeal to meet them fairly and fully.