A classic history about an iconic mountain by one of the nation's great mountaineers
- Special 40th Anniversary Edition
- Featuring 125 photos, 90 illustrations, and 15 maps
- Original cover art by Dee Molenaar
Originally published in 1971, The Challenge of Rainier is a classic in mountaineering reference and literature, long considered the definitive work on the climbing history of Mount Rainier. As a chronicler of significant events in the mountain's climbing history, author Dee Molenaar covers geology, glaciology, and climate; early climbs dating before 1900; the pioneering efforts on over 35 routes, in winter and summer; notable summit climbs; mountain tragedies on the steep slopes; and the guides who have led summit-seekers over the years. For the 40th anniversary edition new information includes snowboarding and hang-gliding from the summit; more recent ascents, rescues, mountain guides, and climbing trends; updated statistics through 2010; and a new foreword by famed climber (and former Rainier guide) Ed Viesturs.Fascinating reading for the increasing numbers who respond to the challenge of Rainier, this book is also enjoyable for anyone who sees the mountain as one of nature's last testing grounds for man's physical enterprise and endurance.
An alpine icon since the 1950s, author Dee Molenaar has climbed mountains throughout the world, including Mounts McKinley and St. Elias in Alaska, Mount Kennedy in the Yukon, and K2 in the Karakoram Himalaya, as well as participating in a geology-oriented trek to Mount Everest. After summiting Mount Rainier more than 50 times and traveling the park's high country over many years, he authored The Challenge of Rainier, his award-winning and continually updated "definitive work" on the peak's climbing history.
A classic history about an iconic mountain by one of the nation's great mountaineers
- Special 40th Anniversary Edition
- Featuring 125 photos, 90 illustrations, and 15 maps
- Original cover art by Dee Molenaar
Originally published in 1971, The Challenge of Rainier is a classic in mountaineering reference and literature, long considered the definitive work on the climbing history of Mount Rainier. As a chronicler of significant events in the mountain's climbing history, author Dee Molenaar covers geology, glaciology, and climate; early climbs dating before 1900; the pioneering efforts on over 35 routes, in winter and summer; notable summit climbs; mountain tragedies on the steep slopes; and the guides who have led summit-seekers over the years. For the 40th anniversary edition new information includes snowboarding and hang-gliding from the summit; more recent ascents, rescues, mountain guides, and climbing trends; updated statistics through 2010; and a new foreword by famed climber (and former Rainier guide) Ed Viesturs.Fascinating reading for the increasing numbers who respond to the challenge of Rainier, this book is also enjoyable for anyone who sees the mountain as one of nature's last testing grounds for man's physical enterprise and endurance.
An alpine icon since the 1950s, author Dee Molenaar has climbed mountains throughout the world, including Mounts McKinley and St. Elias in Alaska, Mount Kennedy in the Yukon, and K2 in the Karakoram Himalaya, as well as participating in a geology-oriented trek to Mount Everest. After summiting Mount Rainier more than 50 times and traveling the park's high country over many years, he authored The Challenge of Rainier, his award-winning and continually updated "definitive work" on the peak's climbing history.
The Challenge of Rainier, 40th Anniversary: A Record of the Explorations and Ascents, Triumphs and Tragedies on the Northwest's Greatest Mountain
430
The Challenge of Rainier, 40th Anniversary: A Record of the Explorations and Ascents, Triumphs and Tragedies on the Northwest's Greatest Mountain
430
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781594855207 |
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| Publisher: | Mountaineers Books, The |
| Publication date: | 10/28/2011 |
| Pages: | 430 |
| Sales rank: | 631,412 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.04(w) x 8.98(h) x 1.06(d) |
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