Download or read book Reflections on Mountaineering A Journey Through Life as Experienced in the Mountains FIFTH EDITION written by Alan V. Goldman and published by Bookside Press. This book was released on 2023-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presented as one hundred fifteen narrative-style poems, some of which are rhyming and others are in prose or blank verse, Reflections on Mountaineering, A Journey Through Life as Experienced in the Mountains, a FOURTH EDITION, summarizes much of what the author, Alan V. Goldman, learned in his more than 30 years of climbing, either from personal experience, or from his mountaineering peers. Mr. Goldman came to realize that many of the same moral issues that confront us in everyday life are likewise present in the high mountains, only to a sharper degree. Still, many of the poems reflect on themes and situations that are peculiarly prominent in the mountain environment. Collectively, the poems constitute a "meditation" on the nature of reality itself as perceived in the context of exploring the limits of human understanding and achievement. Musing on topics such as awe and wonder, fear and how to confront it, the lure of the big mountains, as well as the role of luck, fate and chance, Mr. Goldman makes accessible to the general public the otherwise "hidden" truths that mountaineers often experience. Further, many of the poems address the human perception of reality in the context of the meaning of life itself, and of how climbers impart meaning to the mountains by the very act of climbing them. Other poems deal with the need to confront a mountain's challenge, the varying perception of time's passage in the mountains, a climber's insight and situational awareness in the mountain arena, dealing with the force of a mountain's presence, and the power of a mountain's reality. There's also the phenomenon of the interrelation of these and other topics in a single experience as reflected in any given poem. Of course, the poems deal with the feelings evoked by striving for success in the mountains, but also cope with the trauma of defeat. Above all, there is human meaning to be found in the very preparation and discipline required for mountaineering, as well as in experiencing the elation of conquest, of both the mountains and of ourselves.
Download or read book Reflections on Mountaineering Third Edition written by Alan V. Goldman and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an avid mountaineer, the poems in Reflections on Mountaineering reveal human reactions to fear and awe, and explore the role of luck, fate, and chance. The poems also deal with the human perception of reality and its underlying nature in the context of the meaning of life itself. Narrative in form, many stories in this eloquent collection are drawn from the author’s life, and some are reflections on the experiences of fellow climbers in general.
Encounter the varied aspects of mountaineering and, more importantly, the feelings evoked by striving for success in both the preparation required for mountaineering, and in the attainment of its goals.
Download or read book Reflections on Mountaineering Fourth Edition written by Alan V. Goldman and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2022-01-28 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “...This collection of poems perfectly encapsulates Goldman’s obvious deep awe and reverence of the mountains...one truly feels present with Mr. Goldman, as he climbs both the physical and emotional mountains in front of him... ...The moral questions and dilemmas Goldman grapples with within his journey are applicable to both climbers and non-climbers alike, making this collection a worthwhile read to all.” ~ Theresa Kadair, Portland Book Review “No reader will look at the mountainous scenery or photography of mountain subjects in quite the same way after reading these poems.” ~ Joan Kirschner, IndieReader. “Goldman does a truly wonderful job of presenting these eye-opening, awe-inspiring peaks and mountains in a completely new way with wonderful use of vocabulary.” ~ Alex Telander, San Francisco Book Review “Alan Goldman reaches new heights with the second, revised, and expanded edition...with new poems and old to deliver a powerful collection of verses to inspire the imagination.” ~ Maileen Hamto, Seattle Book Review “A truly thoughtful and beautifully written collection of poetry which captures both the author’s vivid imagery and the beauty of nature all at once” ~ Anthony Avina, Pacific Book Review
Download or read book Reflections on High Places written by Hugh W. Morton and published by Booklogix. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1986, while on a trek in the Himalayan Mountains, adventurer Hugh Morton came face-to-face with Mt. Everest, an event that would dramatically change the course of his life. At 39-years-old, an age when many mountaineers are retiring, Hugh began a 30-year odyssey that would have him climbing major mountains around the world, including Everest and the coveted Seven Summits challenge. In Reflections On High Places he shares his best memories of some truly incredible mountaineering adventures in a manner that is both entertaining and inspiring. His story is one of persistence, determination, success and sometimes failure in the accomplishment of the goals he set for himself. It is a journey that spans the seven continents from Alaska to Antarctica; from Russia to Nepal. In the process he met some very unique people from distant parts of the world, many of whom have become lifetime friends.
Download or read book Many Mountains to Climb written by Stacy Allison and published by . This book was released on 1999-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1988 Stacy Allison stood on the summit of Mount Everest as the first American woman to reach the highest point on Earth. Beyond the Limits is the fascinating and inspiring account of how she built the strength and skill to join the community of elite mountain climbers. Stacy tells her personal story of walking out of an abusive marriage to regain her confidence and optimism. In the face of interpersonal conflicts, grueling training and the constant threat of death, Stacy finds the courage and commitment to reach her ultimate goal.
Download or read book No Barriers written by Erik Weihenmayer and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Erik Weihenmayer, who Jon Krakauer calls “an inspiration,” tells the epic story of his latest adventures, including solo kayaking The Colorado River.
Download or read book The Mountain Path written by Paul Pritchard and published by Vertebrate Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'All I wanted to do was go to sleep. And I was certain that if I did drift off, it would be for the last time.' In 1998, Paul Pritchard was struck on the head by a falling rock as he climbed a sea stack in Tasmania called the Totem Pole. Close to death, waiting for hours for rescue, Pritchard kept himself going with a promise that given the chance, he would 'at least attempt to live'. Left hemiplegic by his injury, Pritchard has spent the last two decades attempting to live, taking on adventures that seemed impossible for someone so badly injured while plumbing the depths of a mind almost snuffed out by his passion for climbing. Not content to simply survive, Pritchard finds ways to return to his old life, cycling across Tibet and expanding his mind on gruelling meditation courses, revisiting the past and understanding his compulsion for risk. Finally, he returns to climb the Totem Pole, the place where his life was almost extinguished. The Mountain Path is an adventure book like no other, an exploration of a healing brain, a journey into philosophy and psychology, a test of will and a triumph of hope.
Download or read book High Exposure written by David Breashears and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-05-17 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author, a noted mountaineer and cinematographer, describes a lifetime of conquering the world's mountain peaks and discusses his 1996 expedition to Mount Everest to create his IMAX film "Everest."
Download or read book The Adventurer s Son written by Roman Dial and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Destined to become an adventure classic." —Anchorage Daily News Hailed as "gripping" (New York Times) and "beautiful" (Washington Post), The Adventurer's Son is Roman Dial’s extraordinary and widely acclaimed account of his two-year quest to unravel the mystery of his son’s disappearance in the jungles of Costa Rica. In the predawn hours of July 10, 2014, the twenty-seven-year-old son of preeminent Alaskan scientist and National Geographic Explorer Roman Dial, walked alone into Corcovado National Park, an untracked rainforest along Costa Rica’s remote Pacific Coast that shelters miners, poachers, and drug smugglers. He carried a light backpack and machete. Before he left, Cody Roman Dial emailed his father: “I am not sure how long it will take me, but I’m planning on doing 4 days in the jungle and a day to walk out. I’ll be bounded by a trail to the west and the coast everywhere else, so it should be difficult to get lost forever.” They were the last words Dial received from his son. As soon as he realized Cody Roman’s return date had passed, Dial set off for Costa Rica. As he trekked through the dense jungle, interviewing locals and searching for clues—the authorities suspected murder—the desperate father was forced to confront the deepest questions about himself and his own role in the events. Roman had raised his son to be fearless, to be at home in earth’s wildest places, travelling together through rugged Alaska to remote Borneo and Bhutan. Was he responsible for his son’s fate? Or, as he hoped, was Cody Roman safe and using his wilderness skills on a solo adventure from which he would emerge at any moment? Part detective story set in the most beautiful yet dangerous reaches of the planet, The Adventurer’s Son emerges as a far deeper tale of discovery—a journey to understand the truth about those we love the most. The Adventurer’s Son includes fifty black-and-white photographs.
Download or read book Die Trying written by Bo Parfet and published by AMACOM/American Management Association. This book was released on 2009 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In four years, Parfet accomplished what very few people had done before--he climbed the highest mountain on every continent. Here, he chronicles all of the exhilarating, often terrifying, climbs firsthand.
Download or read book Climbing the Mountain written by Grace A. H. Vlam and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Above the Clouds written by Anatoli Boukreev and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A breathtaking and lavishly illustrated autobiography in essays on Anatoli Boukreev, the late world-famous mountaineer and author of The Climb. When Anatoli Boukreev died on the slopes of Annapurna on Christmas day, 1997, the world lost one of the greatest adventurers of our time. In Above the Clouds, both the man and his incredible climbs on Mt. McKinley, K2, Makalu, Manaslu, and Everest-including his diary entries on the infamous 1996 disaster, written shortly after his return-are immortalized. There also are minute technical details about the skill of mountain climbing, as well as personal reflections on what life means to someone who risks it every day. Fully illustrated with gorgeous color photos, Above the Clouds is a unique and breathtaking look at the world from its most remote peaks.
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Download or read book Above the Clouds written by Anatoli Boukreev and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2001-10-12 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Anatoli Boukreev died on the slopes of Annapurna on Christmas day, 1997, the world lost one of the greatest adventurers of our time. In Above the Clouds, both the man and his incredible climbs on Mt. McKinley, K2, Makalu, Manaslu, and Everest-including his diary entries on the infamous 1996 disaster, written shortly after his return-are immortalized. There also are minute technical details about the skill of mountain climbing, as well as personal reflections on what life means to someone who risks it every day. Fully illustrated with gorgeous color photos, Above the Clouds is a unique and breathtaking look at the world from its most remote peaks.
Download or read book Climb to Freedom written by Stephen McGhee and published by . This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How seven men set out to summit a mountain and ended up changing their lives. What happens when you embark on the journey of a lifetime? Besides the feelings of excitement, achievement and adventure, what else does it make possible for your life? Follow the year-long journey of seven ordinary men who pushed themselves beyond their comfort zones and who faced the extreme physical and psychological challenges of preparing to climb the highest peak in the Americas, the mighty Aconcagua. - Discover the amazing breakthroughs this adventure created in their personal lives.- Reflect on your own life as coach Stephen McGhee reveals the leadership lessons that pushed these men beyond their perceived limitations.- Answer the question for yourself, "What is my Aconcagua?"
Download or read book Climbing Mountains written by Jean Sullenberger and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climbing Mountains is a journey to hope through a life of pain, disappointments, heartache, breath-taking grief, loss of identity, confusion, hurt, and betrayal. A desire to have a close relationship with God Almighty but never believing His love is for you. Emptiness, loneliness, depression, suicidal thoughts, and actions. Turning to other things to fill the void that plagues you.There is hope! Climbing Mountains will encourage you to journey toward your healing and hope. If you desire with everything in you to climb out of your cave and find that hope, this book is for you. You do not have to be stuck in the pain of your past or present. Grab a cup of coffee and let's journey together.
Download or read book The Climb written by Anatoli Boukreev and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2015-09-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everest, the major motion picture from Universal Pictures, is set for wide release on September 18, 2015. Read The Climb, Anatoli Boukreev (portrayed by Ingvar Sigurðsson in the film) and G. Weston DeWalt’s compelling account of those fateful events on Everest. In May 1996 three expeditions attempted to climb Mount Everest on the Southeast Ridge route pioneered by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Crowded conditions slowed their progress. Late in the day twenty-three men and women-including expedition leaders Scott Fischer and Rob Hall-were caught in a ferocious blizzard. Disoriented and out of oxygen, climbers struggled to find their way down the mountain as darkness approached. Alone and climbing blind, Anatoli Boukreev brought climbers back from the edge of certain death. This new edition includes a transcript of the Mountain Madness expedition debriefing recorded five days after the tragedy, as well as G. Weston DeWalt's response to Into Thin Air author Jon Krakauer.
