What are you reading?
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Re: What are you reading?
Heinrich Harrer's The White Spider and
Embattled Rebel: Jefferson Davis as Commander in Chief by James M. McPherson
Embattled Rebel: Jefferson Davis as Commander in Chief by James M. McPherson
A man has got to know his limitations.-Dr. Jonathan Hemlock or Harry Callahan or something F' it: http://youtu.be/lpzqQst-Sg8
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"That man's only desire was to stand, once only, on the summit of that glorious wedge of rock...I think anyone who loves the mountains as much as that can claim to be a mountaineer, too."-Hermann Buhl, Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage
'Life is too short to ski groomers'
"That man's only desire was to stand, once only, on the summit of that glorious wedge of rock...I think anyone who loves the mountains as much as that can claim to be a mountaineer, too."-Hermann Buhl, Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage
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Re: What are you reading?
Astoria by Peter Stark. Not exactly a climbing book, but the story of the second expedition that followed after Lewis and Clark. Anyone who enjoys historical non fiction and appreciates survival in the wilderness would enjoy this book.
Shorter of Breath and One Day Closer . . .
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I just finished reading a couple of very interesting books:
Wier. The Martian - a very fascinating novel about space exploration. Can't wait to see this as a movie later this year.
and:
Wickenden. Nothing Daunted - an excellent true-life documentary about two high society NY women who come out to northwestern CO to teach school to homesteaders in the early 1900's. Scott Patterson, you may find this especially interesting as it is set close to your hometown of Craig.
Wier. The Martian - a very fascinating novel about space exploration. Can't wait to see this as a movie later this year.
and:
Wickenden. Nothing Daunted - an excellent true-life documentary about two high society NY women who come out to northwestern CO to teach school to homesteaders in the early 1900's. Scott Patterson, you may find this especially interesting as it is set close to your hometown of Craig.
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Re: What are you reading?
Calculus (10th edition) by Ron Larson...
*grumbles loudly and waits for summer*
*grumbles loudly and waits for summer*
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Re: What are you reading?
"Thinking, fast and slow" by Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize in Economics
How the dual systems of your brain impact your logic and your perception of reality, fascinating....
How the dual systems of your brain impact your logic and your perception of reality, fascinating....
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Re: What are you reading?
After the Nepal earthquake, I just finished re-reading Buried in the Sky. It is about the 2008 deaths on K2, but the first 4 chapters includes great information about the history of the region and culture, such as Sherpa vs other ethnic heritages, religion, family life, and even why so many Sherpa have the same names. Great read (besides being a super downer about the tragedy).
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Re: What are you reading?
The Last Season by Eric Blehm. Great book, especially if you have a fondness for Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP!
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This is a great read if you are thinking about putting it down. Well worth the read in the end!Fr3ako wrote:"Thinking, fast and slow" by Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize in Economics
How the dual systems of your brain impact your logic and your perception of reality, fascinating....
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Re: What are you reading?
Halfway to Heaven by Mark Obmascik - written by a middle aged guy who decides to climb all the 14ers and write a book about his experience...great stories as well as a lot of history about many of the mountains which was really interesting.
All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
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I just finished that book. Well written and kept you engaged throughout the entire book.BlissSeeker84 wrote:The Last Season by Eric Blehm. Great book, especially if you have a fondness for Sequoia/Kings Canyon NP!
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Re: What are you reading?
Just finished The Emerald Mile based on based on Mr. Jack's recommendation (though now see that it was recommended here earlier by Mr. Valliere and Mr. Davies; with the three of them that's about as close to a guarantee as you're going to get that it's going to be good).
I found the author's style to be a little over-flourished and a bit flowery when starting, but eventually got used to it and found the story compelling. It covers a lot of pertinent history of the Grand Canyon in a surprisingly enjoyable way for what is often a fairly dry and factual subject, but when it get to the goods about the flooding in '83 it's truly engrossing. I finished it - basically the entire story of the speed run - parked in an open space parking lot in a rain storm, just relaxing and reading the book for a couple of hours - though perhaps relaxing might not be the right word since I couldn't stop reading and was anxious, tense, and excited to read what was going to happen next.
I found the author's style to be a little over-flourished and a bit flowery when starting, but eventually got used to it and found the story compelling. It covers a lot of pertinent history of the Grand Canyon in a surprisingly enjoyable way for what is often a fairly dry and factual subject, but when it get to the goods about the flooding in '83 it's truly engrossing. I finished it - basically the entire story of the speed run - parked in an open space parking lot in a rain storm, just relaxing and reading the book for a couple of hours - though perhaps relaxing might not be the right word since I couldn't stop reading and was anxious, tense, and excited to read what was going to happen next.
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Re: What are you reading?
Man I wish I had time to read this thread.
Freedom Climbers has to be my all time favorite, I highly recommend it to everyone. So many intense quotes. Extremism at its finest.
Really liked parts of the White Spider, Touching the Void, Into Thin Air, Anatoli's rebuttal (can't think of title), eiger dreams - the devils thumb story, Ed Visteurs' book. I love Krakauer's writing, but I think he really screwed Anatoli over. Anatoli was a hero in my humble opinion.
Currently reading One Day as a Tiger by John Porter, its about Alex MacIntyre. Not bad so far.
http://www.climbing.com/climber/doctor- ... ing-books/
Last non climbing book was Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close which I enjoyed. Lolita before that; I can't understand whey this is a classic. Je'n se pas Humbert Humbert! I hardly read in the summer when I'm working. One day as a tiger will probably take me another month at least. After skiing in the winter is when I blow through books. I want to read Blind Descent. Kid in France said it was an unbelievable read. About caving or something I believe. My books to read list is almost as long as my To Climb list, almost.
Freedom Climbers has to be my all time favorite, I highly recommend it to everyone. So many intense quotes. Extremism at its finest.
Really liked parts of the White Spider, Touching the Void, Into Thin Air, Anatoli's rebuttal (can't think of title), eiger dreams - the devils thumb story, Ed Visteurs' book. I love Krakauer's writing, but I think he really screwed Anatoli over. Anatoli was a hero in my humble opinion.
Currently reading One Day as a Tiger by John Porter, its about Alex MacIntyre. Not bad so far.
http://www.climbing.com/climber/doctor- ... ing-books/
Last non climbing book was Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close which I enjoyed. Lolita before that; I can't understand whey this is a classic. Je'n se pas Humbert Humbert! I hardly read in the summer when I'm working. One day as a tiger will probably take me another month at least. After skiing in the winter is when I blow through books. I want to read Blind Descent. Kid in France said it was an unbelievable read. About caving or something I believe. My books to read list is almost as long as my To Climb list, almost.
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"A venturesome minority will always be eager to set off on their own, and no obstacles should be placed in their path; let them take risks, for Godsake, let them get lost, sunburnt, stranded, drowned, eaten by bears, buried alive under avalanches-that is the right and privilege of any free American." -Edward Abbey,