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Edge of the Map is equal parts inspiring, dramatic, and heartbreaking. One of America's greatest high altitude mountaineers, Christine Boskoff was at the top of her career when she and her partner died in an avalanche in 2006. Charismatic, principled, and humble, Boskoff was also a deeply loved role model to her climbing partners and the Sherpa community. Edge of the Map traces the sharp twists and turns in Boskoff's life, from her early years as a Lockheed engineer, through her first successes in the climbing world, to her purchase of Seattle-based Mountain Madness after owner and climber Scott Fischer died in the 1996 Everest disaster. Her life was one of constant achievement mixed with personal tragedy. The story follows Boskoff as she perseveres and moves on to even bigger peaks, earning acclaim as a world-class mountaineer, then later as she finds an alpine partnership with legendary Colorado climber Charlie Fowler.

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Equal parts climbing history, love story, and riveting mystery.--Vanessa O'Brien, first American and British woman to summit K2 The Next Must-Read--REI Uncommon Path Christine Boskoff made her mark in mountaineering history with a long list of extraordinary accomplishments. Johanna Garton has written a well-researched and fascinating tribute that is both riveting and heartrending.--Jenni Lowe-Anker, author of Forget Me Not Powerful and moving, Edge of the Map is a story of human endurance taken to its limits, seen in Christine Boskoff's egoless striving to master herself and the mountain. Ultimately, it's a tale of great love given freely.--Kristine Morris Foreword Reviews Gripping and powerfully written, Johanna Garton's Edge of the Map is a fitting tribute to Christine and Charlie--and a time when American mountaineering loomed large on the world stage.--Luis Benitez, former director of Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office

Christine Boskoff made her mark in mountaineering history with a long list of extraordinary accomplishments. Johanna Garton has written a well-researched and fascinating tribute that is both riveting and heartrending.--Jenni Lowe-Anker, author of Forget Me Not Definitely a page-turner-- Adventure Sports Podcast Equal parts climbing history, love story, and riveting mystery.--Vanessa O'Brien, first American and British woman to summit K2 Garton weaves a compelling narrative and paints vivid pictures of Boskoff's devotion to a life well lived. Edge of the Map is a noteworthy addition to the canon of mountaineering literature.-- AdventuresNW The Next Must-Read-- REI Uncommon Path An absorbing, unputdownable book about an intrepid climber and pioneer in high-altitude mountaineering... A wonderful tribute to her [Boskoff's] life and enduring legacy.--Lucy Heckman Library Journal An intimate look at the friendships and adventures enjoyed by those in the close-knit mountaineering community.... Garton's research (explained in a surprising afterword) is impressive and should broaden the book's appeal far beyond those familiar with its subject.--Colleen Mondor Booklist Garton excels at creating and maintaining interest and tension even when the reader knows the tragic ending. From the unlikely climber's childhood to the trek to bring Boskoff home, Garton captivates readers with an engaging narrative style that gives them a taste of the summit.--Lauren O'Brien Shelf Awareness Powerful and moving, Edge of the Map is a story of human endurance taken to its limits, seen in Christine Boskoff's egoless striving to master herself and the mountain. Ultimately, it's a tale of great love given freely.--Kristine Morris Foreword Reviews Gripping and powerfully written, Johanna Garton's Edge of the Map is a fitting tribute to Christine and Charlie--and a time when American mountaineering loomed large on the world stage.--Luis Benitez, former director of Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office

Christine Boskoff made her mark in mountaineering history with a long list of extraordinary accomplishments. Johanna Garton has written a well-researched and fascinating tribute that is both riveting and heartrending.--Jenni Lowe-Anker, author of Forget Me Not Equal parts climbing history, love story, and riveting mystery.--Vanessa O'Brien, first American and British woman to summit K2 The Next Must-Read--REI Uncommon Path Powerful and moving, Edge of the Map is a story of human endurance taken to its limits, seen in Christine Boskoff's egoless striving to master herself and the mountain. Ultimately, it's a tale of great love given freely.--Kristine Morris Foreword Reviews Gripping and powerfully written, Johanna Garton's Edge of the Map is a fitting tribute to Christine and Charlie--and a time when American mountaineering loomed large on the world stage.--Luis Benitez, former director of Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office

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Johanna Garton interviewed more than 75 friends and family of Christine Boskoff and Charlie Fowler, including notable climbers such as Peter Habeler, Nazir Sabir, Willie Benegas, Phil Powers, Mark Gunlogson (current owner of Mountain Madness), Hector Ponce de Leon, Steve Swenson, and Conrad Anker. Garton also spent several weeks conducting research and interviews near the site of Boskoff's death in China. Garton is a journalist, attorney, and non-profit consultant who lives in Denver. Visit her online at JohannaGarton.com and on Instagram @johannagartonbooks and Facebook @johannagarton. Garton welcomes meeting with book clubs and can be reached at johanna@johannagarton.com.

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