Exposed
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In May of 2001, the author and his wife and father were stranded overnight on Mount Evans during a freak late-spring blizzard. Melissa punched through snow into a creek and ended up spending the night out in the cold with her feet bare. She suffered severe frostbite on both feet and had to have eight of her toes amputated. This is the never-before published full account of this accident and their rescue from the mountains, as well as numerous other adventures in the mountains. including the author's successful quest to complete all 54 Colorado 14ers; climbs of Mt. Rainier, Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Grand Teton, Denali, and Ecuador's Antisana and Cotopaxi. If you want to start climbing high mountains, then first read Exposed: Tragedy & Triumph in Mountain Climbing. Exposed is an informative, cautionary tale about how a day in the mountains can quickly turn dire. --Jim Davidson, co-author of The Ledge: An Inspirational Story of Friendship and Survival Fourteeners are either why you started or a great place to remind you of why you started. Either way, they will teach you how to proceed. --Gerry Roach, author of Colorado's Fourteeners: From Hikes to Climbs A gripping, compelling, and unforgettable story, read this poignant book to learn the mountains' hard lessons. Inspiring! --Ed Webster, climber and author, Snow in the Kingdom: My Storm Years on Everest
ASIN: 1555664598
VSKU: DBV.1555664598.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:McQueen, Brad
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
ASIN: 1555664598
VSKU: DBV.1555664598.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:McQueen, Brad
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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