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Ways to the Sky: A Historical Guide to North American Mountaineering
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Ways to the Sky: A Historical Guide to North American Mountaineering

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Winner of the 2004 National Outdoor Book Award in the History/Biography category!

  • “Ways to the Sky” charts the evolution of alpine climbing in North America, from unrecorded ascents by native people to the climbs of today.
  • Author: Andy Selters
  • Softcover; 333 pages; 365 photos (28 with route overlays), 47 featured routes, 12 maps and 8 illustrations
  • The American Alpine Club; copyright 2004
  • Information about climbing routes that played significant roles in the development of mountaineering in the United States, Canada and Mexico
  • Forewords by world-renowned alpinists Barry Blanchard and Peter Croft

Rejecting a purely chronological timeline, this meticulously researched book shows the evolution of climbing style from early ascents by the easiest routes, through heavily supported expeditionary climbs, to the light, fast alpine-style climbs of major peaks occurring now.

Ways to the Sky combines historical narrative with copious photographs--some previously unpublished--and route information for more than 40 historically significant routes to create a unique collector's piece. Ways to the Sky brings the rich history of North American mountain ascents to life, highlights key personalities and climbs, then points readers to the mountains where they can experience firsthand many of these historically significant routes.

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