Minus 148°: The Winter Ascent of Mt. McKinley

Davidson, Art

W.W.Norton

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Science & Math

Technology

Random House, Inc.

Complete with historic and contemporary photos and maps, this exciting collection of stories brings alive the challenges and triumphs of climbing North America's highest peak.

To the Top of Denali: Climbing Adventures on North America's Highest Peak

History

Sherwonit, Bill

Americas

Alaska Northwest Books

This beautiful photographic guide combines history with contemporary views of Alaskan life.

Discover Alaska: An Introduction to America's Last Frontier

Alaska Northwest Publishing

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Douglas&McIntyre

Classic tale of dramatic near-death experiences in the harshest of conditions.

Minus 148 Degrees: The First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley

Travel

Travel Writing

MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS+

Light and nature blend breathtakingly in this collection of photographs from all over the world. Nature photographer Art Wolfe's vision of light in the wilderness of seven continents conveys a singular beauty. Photo essay in Audubon magazine's September issue. Articles in Smithsonian, Outside, and other national magazines. 100 color photographs.

Light on the Land

Arts & Photography

Individual Artists

Atria Books/Beyond Words

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Limner Pr

Wilderness Homestead (Alaska Christmas Series ; No I)

"This finely crafted adventure tale runs on adrenaline but also something else: brutal honesty." —The Wall Street Journal "I couldn't lay it down until it was all finished (12:40 a.m.!)... A fascinating and beautifully-written story." —Bradford Washburn * One of National Geographic Adventure's "The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time" * New edition includes a revised preface, new prologue, and new afterword describing more recent winter attempts on McKinley In 1967, eight men attempted North America's highest summit: Mount McKinley (now known as Denali) had been climbed before—but never in winter. Plagued by doubts and cold, group tension and a crevasse tragedy, the expedition tackled McKinley in minimal hours of daylight and fierce storms. They were trapped at three different camps above 14,000 feet during a six-day blizzard and faced the ultimate low temperature of -148° F. Minus 148° is Art Davidson's stunning personal narrative, supplemented by diary excerpts from team members George Wichman, John Edwards, Dave Johnston, and Greg Blomberg. Davidson retells the team's fears and frictions—and ultimate triumph—with an honesty that has made this gripping survival story a mountaineering classic for over 40 years. Minus 148° is featured among many "best of" reading lists, including National Geographic Adventure's "The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of all Time." "At twenty-two I came to regard the first expedition to Mt. McKinley in the winter as a journey into an unexplored land. No one had lived on North America's highest ridges in the winter twilight. No one knew how low the temperatures would drop, or how penetrating the cold would be when the wind blew. For thousands of years McKinley's storms had raged by themselves." —Minus 148°

Minus 148 Degrees: First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley, Anniversary Edition (Legends and Lore)

Earth Sciences

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