The Challenge of Rainier, 40th Anniversary

The Challenge of Rainier, 40th Anniversary

Dee Molenaar

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The Challenge of Rainier, 40th Anniversary Edition

  * 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. 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 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.

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ISBN-10: 1-59485-521-8

ISBN-13: 978-1-59485-521-4

Язык книги: en

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