CLICK HERE to download the first chapter of The Challenge of Rainier; 40th Anniversary Edition * Special 40th anniversary edition* Featuring 125 photos; 90 illustrations; and 15 maps* Original cover art by Dee MolenaarOriginally 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.
#1597574 in Books Westholme Publishing 2011-04-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .90 x 6.00l; 1.17 #File Name: 159416133X256 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This was easy to read and not very bigBy LethaThis was easy to read and not very big. According to some of my family members; a couple of relatives were spies in the American Revolution however; I can't prove it and there wasn't anything in this book to help me prove it either. The book was interesting.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Rough around the edgesBy Robert HarperI found this book to be interesting as it pointed to the rarely discussed role of espionage during the American Revolution; however; it was a little rough around the edges and could have been much more fluid in style.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Spies in the Continental Capital:By Michael W. RhodeVery insightful book for anyone interested in our first civil war; the American Revolution. I will incoroporate some of the information when I take my fifth graders to Phillie.
