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To the Top of Denali: Climbing Adventures on North America's Highest Peak

To the Top of Denali: Climbing Adventures on North America's Highest Peak - Paperback

by Bill Sherwonit
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Availability:In StockContributor:Bill Sherwonit, Art Davidson (Foreword by)Publish date:2012-10-01Pages:374
Language:EnglishPublisher:Alaska Northwest BooksISBN-13:9780882408941ISBN-10:882408941UPC:9780882408941Book Category:Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Mountaineering, Extreme Sports, HistorySize:5.50 x 8.40 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.9502Product ID:SC7ZX4EANH

In this revised and updated third edition, Bill Sherwonit brings to life the adventure, heroism, triumph, and tragedy of climbing North America's highest peak, Denali. He offers great insight and tales of daring adventure for both experienced climbers and armchair explorers who wonder why people climb mountains. The book contains stores about some of the best known personalities associated with the mountain --- from Bradford Washburn to Vern Tejas. Sherwonit has added new records and climbing data along with some stories of new faces who have attempted the climb. He also updated the Park Service rules regarding climbing Denali.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Alaska Northwest BooksISBN-13:9780882408941ISBN-10:882408941UPC:9780882408941Book Category:Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Mountaineering, Extreme Sports, HistorySize:5.50 x 8.40 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.9502Product ID:SC7ZX4EANH

Bill Sherwonit reached the summit of Denali in 1987 while a reporter for "The Anchorage Times. "He considers this accomplishment a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A freelance writer and photographer since 1992, Sherwonit has contributed to a wide range of national publications. He also compiled and edited the climbing anthology "Alaska Ascents: World-Class Mountaineers Tell Their Stories. "Bill has lived in Alaska since 1982.

Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books

Edition

3rd Edition

Contributor(s)

Bill Sherwonit, Art Davidson (Foreword by)

Author

Bill Sherwonit

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