<p>A flatlander from southern Indiana, Walter Glover, while in his 50s, became fascinated by elite climbers who scaled the world’s highest mountains. One day he heard a voice say, “You know, you could do that.” After months of training, an unlikely odyssey began for this senior citizen, journalist, and hospital pastoral care chaplain. He undertook to climb the Seven Summits while raising money to fight America’s epidemic pediatric health issue—youth obesity. Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro is filled with descriptions of the stark beauty, weather, and elements surrounding the world’s most famous mountains—and the creative forces that produced them. Vivid accounts of altitude sickness and a brush with cerebral edema add to the suspense. As Glover chronicles his interactions with guides and fellow climbers, we meet fascinating people, including Godlisten, the extraordinary guide on Mt. Kilimanjaro featured on the book cover with the author. Glover’s treks raised more than $130,000 for programs to combat youth obesity. The Seven Mountain Story series and Walter’s quest will energize people of all ages to become more active, increase their capacity to dream, and then train to realize those dreams.</p>

Mount Everest and Mount Kilimanjaro: Seven Mountain Story, Book I

Sports & Outdoors

Glover, Walter

Mountaineering

Norlightspress.Com

<p>In this exciting mountaineering story, Walter Glover continues his quest to climb on the world’s Seven Summits. After reaching Mt. Everest Base Camp and later summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro, Glover turned his sites on Europe’s highest peak: Mt. Elbrus in Russia, at 18,500 feet. Accompanied by friend and colleague Lori Walton, RN, BSN, this senior citizen, journalist, and hospital pastoral care chaplain trained in the flatlands of southern Indiana, hiking 120 miles per month while carrying 40-pound backpacks. This would be Lori’s first high altitude climb, and the politics and culture of Russia brought unexpected adventures for both climbers.Later, Walter would summit Mt. Kosciuszko in Australia, at 7,310 feet. Though the challenge was small, comparatively speaking, Mt. Kozzie generated the single most revenue for Glover’s charity, 2 Trek 4 Kids. Not many people from Indiana climb world-class mountains, and fewer still use their treks to raise funds for children’s health and wellness. The Mt. Kozzie climb raised more than $26,000.As part II of the Seven Mountain Story, this book contains vivid accounts of weather, people, and unexpected challenges. As always, Glover writes with the warmth of a real person and includes his spiritual journey as well as physical challenges, told with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor.</p>

Mount Elbrus and Mount Kosciuszko: Seven Mountain Story, Book II (Seven Mountain Stories) (Volume 2)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Norlights Press

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