Download or read book True Mountain Rescue Stories written by Glenn Scherer and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chilly climate and thin air of the mountain biome adds an extra layer of danger to mishaps that occur at high altitudes. Shocking and triumphant true accounts of railroad wrecks, plane and helicopter crashes, and mountaineers who nearly met their maker are featured in this collection. Additional resources include sidebars about mountain safety and the gear you should bring when going on an outdoor trek.
Download or read book True Wilderness Rescue Stories written by Susan Jankowski and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Read about the 'Thirty Mile Fire, ' a rescue in a redwood forest, how text messaging save stranded snowmobilers, a heroic dog on Mount Hood, and a rescue on the Appalachian Trail"--Provided by publisher
Download or read book True Underground Rescue Stories written by Jeff C. Young and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Readers can learn about the rescues of Jessica McClure, Floyd Collins, the Quecreek Mine Rescue, the Elandsrand Mine Rescue, and Wesley Autrey"--Provided by publisher
Download or read book At the Mercy of the Mountains written by Peter Bronski and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-02-26 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the “East’s greatest wilderness,” the Adirondacks.
Download or read book Playing for Real written by Mark Scott-Nash and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Gripping tales of tragedy and triumph in the mountains * Rescue stories through the eyes of a team member * Historical vignettes of Rocky Mountain Rescue on its 60th anniversary * Proceeds from the book go to support Rocky Mountain Rescue Pagers go off all over Boulder and programmers, grad students, accountants-men and women from all walks of life-drop what they are doing, grab their rescue gear, and head for the hills. Someone is in deep trouble in the mountains and the members of Rocky Mountain Rescue are ready to save a life. Playing for Real describes what goes through a rescuer's head, from the excitement of the initial ring of the pager to searching for and finding victims. The rescuer will share with you the challenges of stabilizing and preparing a critically injured victim for evacuation-moving the victim to emergency vehicles (sometimes down hundreds of feet of rock wall), and often dealing with death in remote, difficult terrain. Playing for Real is an evocation of the mountain rescue experience, a history of one of the finest mountain rescue groups in the country, and a celebration of 60 years of saving lives in the backcountry. Royalties from the sale of the book go directly to support the continuing operation of Rocky Mountain Rescue.
Download or read book Mountain Rescue written by Shelli Owen and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-08 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During spring break in March 2013, Mary Owen, a twenty-three-year-old student at George Fox University, went missing. She was an avid adventurer and outdoor enthusiast who had previously hiked the 2653 mile long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Friends from many communities around the world, PCT hiking buddies, friends living outside on the streets of Portland, fellow students and teachers, past and present employers and co-workers, former home school and speech club pals, people from churches and fellowships, along with family and relatives, all united in fervent prayer for her to be found alive.This is a story of the agony one mistake can precipitate, a story of blunder, peril, and reckoning on a hazardous mountain at a dangerous time of year. It is a compelling story of obsession, the allure of the outdoors, intense longing for adventure, entrapment in the wild, and Providential survival. It is an unforgettable story of prayer, faith, and hope, and of days of silence, turned into song and resurrection.Many people have asked for this story to be written. The book includes Mary's account, her parents' perspectives, along with a collage of contributions from other people who became part of the story as it unfolded in real-time. It is about Mary's miraculous preservation, rescue, and healing after she became injured and stranded alone on Sandy Glacier for six days on Mount Hood in Oregon. Her story went viral when she was found and plucked off the mountain one day before Easter. *This is the EXPANDED EDITION of the book. It's expressly for family and friends and costs a little more than the regular edition. This is because it has color photos and four bonus chapters, featuring more background information about Mary and the support of family and friends throughout the incident.
Download or read book Found written by Bree Loewen and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a truly inspirational book about the incredible people who risk their lives to save others.” --Sadie Trombetta, Bustle Mountain search-and-rescue volunteer Bree Loewen’s to-do list isn’t quite the same as most people’s. On any given day, it might include: Go grocery shopping Bake pie seen on Pinterest Figure out what to do with my life Rescue climbers caught in avalanche on Chair Peak Pick up Vivi at Mom’s A former Mount Rainier climbing ranger and trained leader in mountain search-and-rescue, Bree shares the drama and the camaraderie of this work, as well as the challenges of trying to fit her other roles as wife and mother into what is still largely a masculine environment. In a fearless voice—disarming yet laced with dark humor—Bree guides us through intense recoveries, vivid wilderness landscapes, and the warmth she discovers in motherhood, community, and purpose.
Download or read book Touching the Void written by Joe Simpson and published by Direct Authors. This book was released on 2012-12-12 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 25th Anniversary ebook, now with more than 50 images. 'Touching the Void' is the tale of two mountaineer’s harrowing ordeal in the Peruvian Andes. In the summer of 1985, two young, headstrong mountaineers set off to conquer an unclimbed route. They had triumphantly reached the summit, when a horrific accident mid-descent forced one friend to leave another for dead. Ambition, morality, fear and camaraderie are explored in this electronic edition of the mountaineering classic, with never before seen colour photographs taken during the trip itself.
Download or read book True Stories of Rescue and Survival written by Carolyn Matthews and published by Dundurn. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True Stories of Rescue and Survival features true stories from across the country, past and present. Its heroes are to be found in the RCMP, city police forces, the Canadian military, and among all the rescue workers and specialists of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Download or read book Animal Heroes written by Sandra Markle and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about animals, both domestic and wild, who have become heroes when they came to the rescue of humans.
Download or read book High Drama written by Hamish MacInnes and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Bolt from the Blue written by Jennifer Woodlief and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of "A Wall of White," the thrilling account of a spectacular mountain rescue after six climbers are struck by lightning in the Upper Exum Ridge of the Grand Teton near a 13,000-foot elevation.
Download or read book Mountain Rescue written by Shelli Owen and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During spring break in March 2013, Mary Owen, a twenty-three-year-old student at George Fox University, went missing. She was an avid adventurer and outdoor enthusiast who had previously hiked the 2653 mile long Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Friends from many communities around the world, PCT hiking buddies, friends living outside on the streets of Portland, fellow students and teachers, past and present employers and co-workers, former home school and speech club pals, people from churches and fellowships, along with family and relatives, all united in fervent prayer for her to be found alive.This is a story of the agony one mistake can precipitate, a story of blunder, peril, and reckoning on a hazardous mountain at a dangerous time of year. It is a compelling story of obsession, the allure of the outdoors, intense longing for adventure, entrapment in the wild, and Providential survival. It is an unforgettable story of prayer, faith, and hope, and of days of silence, turned into song and resurrection.Many people have asked for this story to be written. The book includes Mary's account, her parents' perspectives, along with a collage of contributions from other people who became part of the story as it unfolded in real-time. It is about Mary's miraculous preservation, rescue, and healing after she became injured and stranded alone on Sandy Glacier for six days on Mount Hood in Oregon. Her story went viral when she was found and plucked off the mountain one day before Easter. *This title is also available in an extended edition, in color, and with four extra chapters, featuring the support of family and friends.
Download or read book True Ocean Rescue Stories written by Susan Jankowski and published by Enslow Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A naval ship lost in battle, a vessel wrecked by an iceberg, and even a surfer rescued by a family of dolphins are some of the exciting tales of struggle and survival that will keep youngsters on the edge of their seats. While reading the stories, students will also find out how to avert disaster, as well as the sacrifices made by the rescuers.
Download or read book The Greatest Search and Rescue Stories Ever Told written by Joseph Cummins and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2004-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human drama at its most gripping and satisfying.
Download or read book The Price of Adventure written by Hamish MacInnes and published by . This book was released on 1988-08-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dramatic stories of international mountain rescues.
Download or read book A Test of Will written by Warren MacDonald and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the night of April 9, 1997, Warren Macdonald, a fit and experienced bushwalker, set out to climb Mount Bowen on Hinchinbrook Island, an unspoiled tropical paradise off the Australian coast. These would be his last steps as a fully intact human being: a freak rock fall pinned him for two days alone under a one-ton boulder, resulting in a double leg amputation. A Test of Will is a story both tragic and inspiring, conveying the horror of what happened and the extraordinary spirit that helped Macdonald survive a seemingly impossible ordeal.
