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Mountain Madness

Found and Lost in the Peaks of America and Japan

by Clinton Crockett Peters ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

With Mountain Madness, Clinton Crockett Peters chronicles his travels and personal transformation from a West Texas evangelical to mountain guide-addict to humbled humanist after a near-fatal injury in Japan's Chichibu Mountains. From 2007 to 2010, Peters lived in Kosuge Village (population nine hundred), nestled in central Japan's peaks, where he was the only foreigner in the rugged town. Using ... Read more

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With Mountain Madness, Clinton Crockett Peters chronicles his travels and personal transformation from a West Texas evangelical to mountain guide-addict to humbled humanist after a near-fatal injury in Japan's Chichibu Mountains. From 2007 to 2010, Peters lived in Kosuge Village (population nine hundred), nestled in central Japan's peaks, where he was the only foreigner in the rugged town. Using
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The Last Traverse

Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites

by Ty Gagne ...

Narrated by Lee Goettl ...

Unabridged

8 hours 40 min

On a mountain somewhere above treeline, in some of the coldest and worst winter conditions imaginable, two men lie unconscious in the snow as explosive winds batter the nearby summits.In The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites, Ty Gagne masterfully lays out the events that led up to an epic and legendary rescue attempt in severe and dangerous winter conditions in the White ... Read more

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On a mountain somewhere above treeline, in some of the coldest and worst winter conditions imaginable, two men lie unconscious in the snow as explosive winds batter the nearby summits.In The Last Traverse: Tragedy and Resilience in the Winter Whites, Ty Gagne masterfully lays out the events that led up to an epic and legendary rescue attempt in severe and dangerous winter conditions in the White
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Where You'll Find Me

Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova

by Ty Gagne ...

Narrated by Lee Goettl ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

On February 15, 2015, Kate Matrosova, an avid mountaineer, set off before sunrise for a traverse of the Northern Presidential Range in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Late the following day, rescuers carried her frozen body out of the mountains amid some of the worst weather ever recorded on these deceptively rugged slopes.At thirty-two, Matrosova was ultra-fit and healthy and had already ... Read more

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On February 15, 2015, Kate Matrosova, an avid mountaineer, set off before sunrise for a traverse of the Northern Presidential Range in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Late the following day, rescuers carried her frozen body out of the mountains amid some of the worst weather ever recorded on these deceptively rugged slopes.At thirty-two, Matrosova was ultra-fit and healthy and had already
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Alpine Rising

Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Greater Ranges

by Bernadette McDonald ...

Narrated by Lisa S. Ware ...

Unabridged

10 hours 34 min

"Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world's highest peaks." —Jon KrakauerThe name of Maurice Herzog, the first man to reach the summit of Annapurna, is widely recognized, but how many know Ang Tharkay, the Sherpa who carried the seriously frostbitten Herzog on his back for ... Read more

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"Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world's highest peaks." —Jon KrakauerThe name of Maurice Herzog, the first man to reach the summit of Annapurna, is widely recognized, but how many know Ang Tharkay, the Sherpa who carried the seriously frostbitten Herzog on his back for
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The Wild East

A Biography of the Great Smoky Mountains, Revised Edition

by Margaret Lynn Brown ...

Narrated by Kitty Hendrix ...

Unabridged

16 hours 49 min

The Wild East explores the social, political, and environmental changes in the Great Smoky Mountains during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Although this national park is most often portrayed as a triumph of wilderness preservation, Margaret Lynn Brown concludes that the largest forested region in the eastern United States is actually a recreated wilderness—a product of restoration and ... Read more

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The Wild East explores the social, political, and environmental changes in the Great Smoky Mountains during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Although this national park is most often portrayed as a triumph of wilderness preservation, Margaret Lynn Brown concludes that the largest forested region in the eastern United States is actually a recreated wilderness—a product of restoration and
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Letters From Everest

Unpublished Letters from Mallory’s Life and Death in the Mountains

by George Mallory ...

Narrated by Catherine Bailey, Seb Humphreys ...

Unabridged

5 hours 5 min

‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was ... Read more

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‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was
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Imaginary Peaks

The Riesenstein Hoax and Other Mountain Dreams

by Katie Ives ...

Narrated by Petrea Burchard ...

Unabridged

11 hours 53 min

Using an infamous deception about a fake mountain range in British Columbia as her jumping-off point, Katie Ives, the well-known editor of Alpinist, explores the lure of blank spaces on the map and the value of the imagination. In Imaginary Peaks she details the cartographical mystery of the Riesenstein Hoax within the larger context of climbing history and the seemingly endless quest for newly ... Read more

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Using an infamous deception about a fake mountain range in British Columbia as her jumping-off point, Katie Ives, the well-known editor of Alpinist, explores the lure of blank spaces on the map and the value of the imagination. In Imaginary Peaks she details the cartographical mystery of the Riesenstein Hoax within the larger context of climbing history and the seemingly endless quest for newly
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Fifty Percent of Mountaineering is Uphill

The Life of Canadian Mountain Rescue Pioneer Willi Pfisterer

by Susanna Pfisterer ...

Narrated by Keith Brown ...

Unabridged

6 hours 14 min

Winner of the Alberta Readers' Choice Award!Fifty Percent of Mountaineering Is Uphill is the enthralling true story of Jasper's Willi Pfisterer, a legend in the field of mountaineering and safety in the Rocky Mountains. For more than thirty years, Willi was an integral part of Jasper's alpine landscape, guiding climbers up to the highest peaks, and rescuing them from perilous situations.Originally ... Read more

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Winner of the Alberta Readers' Choice Award!Fifty Percent of Mountaineering Is Uphill is the enthralling true story of Jasper's Willi Pfisterer, a legend in the field of mountaineering and safety in the Rocky Mountains. For more than thirty years, Willi was an integral part of Jasper's alpine landscape, guiding climbers up to the highest peaks, and rescuing them from perilous situations.Originally
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I Am Here

On Staying Alive

by Kate Armstrong ...

Unabridged

This is a true story of survival set in the most extreme mental and physical landscapes: a journey through total breakdown, the depths of loss and the beauty and danger of high mountainsIn her early thirties, Kate Armstrong was on top of the world: building a future with the love of her life, thriving in a fast-moving career and climbing spectacular mountain peaks. Then, out of the blue, she had a ... Read more

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This is a true story of survival set in the most extreme mental and physical landscapes: a journey through total breakdown, the depths of loss and the beauty and danger of high mountainsIn her early thirties, Kate Armstrong was on top of the world: building a future with the love of her life, thriving in a fast-moving career and climbing spectacular mountain peaks. Then, out of the blue, she had a
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Mountains for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to How the Earth's Giants Are Born

by Thomas Beckett ...

Narrated by Thomas Beckett ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Transform your next scenic hike into an awe-inspiring popular science journey through the fascinating wonders of geology. Uncover the massive, unseen tectonic forces that build, shape, and slowly erase the towering peaks around us. Perfect for curious minds craving a relaxing yet educational commute, this accessible adventure decodes the hidden machinery of our dynamic planet.Step away from dense ... Read more

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Transform your next scenic hike into an awe-inspiring popular science journey through the fascinating wonders of geology. Uncover the massive, unseen tectonic forces that build, shape, and slowly erase the towering peaks around us. Perfect for curious minds craving a relaxing yet educational commute, this accessible adventure decodes the hidden machinery of our dynamic planet.Step away from dense
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Mountains: From Sacred Heights to Conquered Summits

by Liam Cartwright ...

Narrated by Liam Cartwright ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Ascend from ancient sacred peaks to modern summits in this sweeping nature history of human ambition and deep geology. Whether you are commuting to the city or dreaming of your next alpine hike, this immersive narrative transforms your listening hours into an awe-inspiring armchair expedition. Experience the profound shift from fearing forbidden high altitudes to conquering them for sporting glory ... Read more

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Ascend from ancient sacred peaks to modern summits in this sweeping nature history of human ambition and deep geology. Whether you are commuting to the city or dreaming of your next alpine hike, this immersive narrative transforms your listening hours into an awe-inspiring armchair expedition. Experience the profound shift from fearing forbidden high altitudes to conquering them for sporting glory
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Provisions

Finding Home Through the Food Folklore of the Appalachian Table

by Amanda Held Opelt ...

Narrated by Amanda Held Opelt ...

Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

A sensory celebration of Appalachian culinary traditions, and a call to reclaim the lost rituals, recipes, and food folklore of the places you call home.Amanda Held Opelt’s childhood was shaped by the shared, multi-generational table that brought everyone at her Granny’s 100-acre farm to breakfast over buttered biscuits, fried brook trout, wild honey, and blackberry jam. But as she came of age at ... Read more

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A sensory celebration of Appalachian culinary traditions, and a call to reclaim the lost rituals, recipes, and food folklore of the places you call home.Amanda Held Opelt’s childhood was shaped by the shared, multi-generational table that brought everyone at her Granny’s 100-acre farm to breakfast over buttered biscuits, fried brook trout, wild honey, and blackberry jam. But as she came of age at
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Whispers in the Wilderness

by Erik Stensland ...

Narrated by Brett Wilson, Erik Stensland ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Whispers
Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

Take a journey with Whispers in the Wilderness, a multi award-winning book filled with gorgeous color photos of the natural world and writing that will inspire you to reconnect with nature and your deepest self.IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award: Best inspirational book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards: Gold award for best gift book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards:</stro... ... Read more

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Take a journey with Whispers in the Wilderness, a multi award-winning book filled with gorgeous color photos of the natural world and writing that will inspire you to reconnect with nature and your deepest self.IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award: Best inspirational book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards: Gold award for best gift book of the yearNational Indie Excellence Awards:</stro...
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Into the Wild

Meet The Modern-Day Explorer ‘Keeping Adventure Alive’

by Lucy Shepherd ...

Narrated by Lucy Shepherd ...

Unabridged

9 hours 35 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Lucy Shepherd’s story of her journey to become an explorer, her world-first expedition across the Amazon’s Kanuku Mountains and her mission to share the wild places of our world.What does it really take to become an explorer?To travel beyond maps and certainty.To face fear . . . and keep going.To step away from comfort and convenience - and rely on i... ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Lucy Shepherd’s story of her journey to become an explorer, her world-first expedition across the Amazon’s Kanuku Mountains and her mission to share the wild places of our world.What does it really take to become an explorer?To travel beyond maps and certainty.To face fear . . . and keep going.To step away from comfort and convenience - and rely on i...
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Brief History of Mountains, A: How the World's Peaks Shaped Civilization

by Steven Moretti ...

Narrated by Steven Moretti ...

Unabridged

2 hours

Uncover how epic tectonic collisions and sweeping mountain frontiers forged global empires and human history. Perfect for an adventurous morning commute, this awe-inspiring historical narrative reveals how formidable peaks act as both cultural sanctuary and deadly barrier.Settle in for a contemplative listening experience that spans from the deep time of shifting continents to the modern ... Read more

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Uncover how epic tectonic collisions and sweeping mountain frontiers forged global empires and human history. Perfect for an adventurous morning commute, this awe-inspiring historical narrative reveals how formidable peaks act as both cultural sanctuary and deadly barrier.Settle in for a contemplative listening experience that spans from the deep time of shifting continents to the modern
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The Alps

A Human History from Hannibal to Heidi and Beyond

by Stephen O'Shea ...

Narrated by Robert Fass ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

For centuries the Alps have seen the march of armies, the flow of pilgrims and Crusaders, the feats of mountaineers and the dreams of engineers—and some 14 million people live among their peaks today. In The Alps, Stephen O'Shea takes readers up and down these majestic mountains, journeying through their 500-mile arc across France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. ... Read more

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For centuries the Alps have seen the march of armies, the flow of pilgrims and Crusaders, the feats of mountaineers and the dreams of engineers—and some 14 million people live among their peaks today. In The Alps, Stephen O'Shea takes readers up and down these majestic mountains, journeying through their 500-mile arc across France, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.
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All and Nothing

Inside Free Soloing

by Jeff Smoot ...

Narrated by Eric Smies ...

Unabridged

12 hours 35 min

Once considered a fringe activity, climbing without a rope has entered the mainstream consciousness, largely because of the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo featuring professional climber Alex Honnold. Yet climbers have been free soloing all along—motivated by reasons as varied as the climbers themselves.All and Nothing delves into the cultural history of free soloing, ranging across the ... Read more

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Once considered a fringe activity, climbing without a rope has entered the mainstream consciousness, largely because of the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo featuring professional climber Alex Honnold. Yet climbers have been free soloing all along—motivated by reasons as varied as the climbers themselves.All and Nothing delves into the cultural history of free soloing, ranging across the
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The High Sierra

A Love Story

by Kim Stanley Robinson ...

Narrated by Kim Stanley Robinson ...

Unabridged

16 hours 30 min

A “sublime” and “radically original” exploration of the Sierra Nevadas, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, from New York Times bestselling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson (—Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder).Kim Stanley Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. He returned from that encounter a changed man, awed by a landscape that made him feel as ... Read more

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A “sublime” and “radically original” exploration of the Sierra Nevadas, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, from New York Times bestselling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson (—Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder).Kim Stanley Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. He returned from that encounter a changed man, awed by a landscape that made him feel as
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Top of the World

Surviving the Manchester Bombing to Scale Kilimanjaro in a Wheelchair

by Martin Hibbert ...

Narrated by Will Edgerton ...

Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

Martin Hibbert was left paralysed from the waist down by the Manchester Arena bombing which killed twenty-two people on 22 May 2017. Martin’s teenage daughter Eve was one of the 940 injured, in Eve’s case, gravely. The dad from Bolton has since become a leading campaigner both for victims of the atrocity and those with spinal cord injuries.Determined to make a difference he took on the ultimate ... Read more

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Martin Hibbert was left paralysed from the waist down by the Manchester Arena bombing which killed twenty-two people on 22 May 2017. Martin’s teenage daughter Eve was one of the 940 injured, in Eve’s case, gravely. The dad from Bolton has since become a leading campaigner both for victims of the atrocity and those with spinal cord injuries.Determined to make a difference he took on the ultimate
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Forest Explorer

by Brian Herald ...

Narrated by Susan Spaulding ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Adventures of Nino and Tenna
Unabridged

5 min

AN ODE TO EXPLORING OUTSIDE!Join the adventure of siblings Nino and Tenna. From the imagination of an actual preschooler!While on a walk in the woods, Nino, a thoughtful and curious boy, explores the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. He spots insects, he hears critters, he smells flowers and...smoke from a fire?? This story offers an imaginative reminder that sometimes it's a good idea to slow ... Read more

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AN ODE TO EXPLORING OUTSIDE!Join the adventure of siblings Nino and Tenna. From the imagination of an actual preschooler!While on a walk in the woods, Nino, a thoughtful and curious boy, explores the sights, sounds, and scents of nature. He spots insects, he hears critters, he smells flowers and...smoke from a fire?? This story offers an imaginative reminder that sometimes it's a good idea to slow
... Read more
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Between the Sunset and the Sea

A View of 16 British Mountains

by Simon Ingram ...

Narrated by Robbie MacNab ...

Unabridged

18 hours 51 min

‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse.’In the late 18th century, mountains shifted from being universally reviled to becoming the most inspiring ... Read more

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‘I watched the mirror for a last view, for now, of the frozen mountains of Glen Coe. As the road bent and the outline of Buachaille Etive Mor slid into sight, I did what I always did, and always would. I felt for that flutter of awe and that indefinable, unmistakable quickening of the pulse.’In the late 18th century, mountains shifted from being universally reviled to becoming the most inspiring
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Unraveled

A Climber's Journey Through Darkness and Back

by Katie Brown ...

Narrated by Sarah Zimmerman ...

Unabridged

8 hours 29 min

As a teenager in the 1990s, Katie Brown was one of climbing's first "comp kids"—a young natural who, along with her peers, redefined the image of a strong and successful climber. After climbing for less than two years, Brown won her first junior national title. The next year she became the Junior World Champion at age fourteen in Laval, France. In 1996 she won both the Rock Master—a prestigious ... Read more

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As a teenager in the 1990s, Katie Brown was one of climbing's first "comp kids"—a young natural who, along with her peers, redefined the image of a strong and successful climber. After climbing for less than two years, Brown won her first junior national title. The next year she became the Junior World Champion at age fourteen in Laval, France. In 1996 she won both the Rock Master—a prestigious
... Read more
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Dark Summit

The True Story of Everest's Most Controversial Season

by Nick Heil ...

Narrated by David Drummond ...

Unabridged

8 hours 35 min

In early May 2006, a young British climber named David Sharp lay dying near the top of Mount Everest while forty other climbers walked past him on their way to the summit. A week later, Lincoln Hall, a seasoned Australian climber, was left for dead near the same spot. Hall's death was reported around the world, but the next day he was found alive after spending the night on the upper mountain with ... Read more

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In early May 2006, a young British climber named David Sharp lay dying near the top of Mount Everest while forty other climbers walked past him on their way to the summit. A week later, Lincoln Hall, a seasoned Australian climber, was left for dead near the same spot. Hall's death was reported around the world, but the next day he was found alive after spending the night on the upper mountain with
... Read more
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The Art of Shralpinism

Lessons from the Mountains

by Jeremy Jones ...

Narrated by Gary Tiedemann ...

Unabridged

11 hours 9 min

Not a technical guide on snowboarding but, rather, a very personal approach to how to think about mountains, snow, and adventure, The Art of Shralpinism reflects the remarkable journey of snowboarding superstar Jeremy Jones. Drawing on the hundreds of journals he has kept over the years, Jones offers intriguing snapshots of time and place that include his own on-the-slope stories and white-out ... Read more

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Not a technical guide on snowboarding but, rather, a very personal approach to how to think about mountains, snow, and adventure, The Art of Shralpinism reflects the remarkable journey of snowboarding superstar Jeremy Jones. Drawing on the hundreds of journals he has kept over the years, Jones offers intriguing snapshots of time and place that include his own on-the-slope stories and white-out
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I Am Here

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Mountains: From Sacred Heights to Conquered Summits

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