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Minus 148 Degrees Art Davidson

Minus 148 Degrees By Art Davidson

Minus 148 Degrees by Art Davidson


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In 1967 eight men attempted North America's highest summit: Mount McKinley (now known as Denali) that had been climbed before - but never in winter. This personal narrative is supplemented by diary excerpts from team members George Wichman, John Edwards, Dave Johnston, and Greg Blomberg.

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Minus 148 Degrees: First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley by Art Davidson

One of National Geographic Adventure's The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time, this is the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. The 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) that 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[degrees] F. Minus 148[degrees] 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[degrees] is featured among many best of reading lists, including National Geographic Adventure's The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of all Time.

Minus 148 Degrees Reviews

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[degrees]) 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)

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CIN1594857555VG
9781594857553
1594857555
Minus 148 Degrees: First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley by Art Davidson
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Mountaineers Books
20130411
256
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