Overview
"Nearing his sixth decade as a dedicated climber, William ""Bill"" Katra describes himself as ""not a great climber, but a persistent one."" In his memoir, the author details his climbs in vivid detail, describing some of the world's most popular routes while emphasizing that scenic beauty is as important to a hike as technical difficulty. From his early partner-belayed adventures to his more recent unassisted solo ""scamper-climbs,"" Bill's techniques have evolved, but his love for the experience remains steadfast. Within recent years, Bill has again summited a few climbs from his younger days, often reflecting on where senior climbers fit in the sport's changing social--and environmental--landscape. This memoir is a relatable and nostalgic account of a life well-spent in nature, as the author muses on his long-past adventures enriched and nurtured by the wisdom of the present."
Full Product Details
Author: Bill Katra
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.345kg
ISBN: 9781476679631
ISBN 10: 1476679630
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 25 February 2020
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Mountain Climber is a memoir that presents the reader with a relatable and nostalgic account of a life well-spent in nature, as Bill Katra muses on his long-past adventures enriched and nurtured by the wisdom of the present. ...An inherently fascinating and absorbing read from beginning to end...an extraordinary account of an extraordinary life...recommended --Midwest Book Review A nostalgic reprise of climbs executed from student days onward. ...The writing is remarkably vivid, offering insight into Katra's state of mind...fresh-picked observations of alpine surroundings and climbing conditions. Candid character assessments of climbing partners and of self are scattered throughout, contributing to readers' sense of having gained entree to a literary diarist's notebook...highly recommended --Choice
Mountain Climber is a memoir that presents the reader with a relatable and nostalgic account of a life well-spent in nature, as Bill Katra muses on his long-past adventures enriched and nurtured by the wisdom of the present. ...An inherently fascinating and absorbing read from beginning to end...an extraordinary account of an extraordinary life...recommended --Midwest Book Review
A nostalgic reprise of climbs executed from student days onward. ...The writing is remarkably vivid, offering insight into Katra's state of mind...fresh-picked observations of alpine surroundings and climbing conditions. Candid character assessments of climbing partners and of self are scattered throughout, contributing to readers' sense of having gained entree to a literary diarist's notebook...highly recommended --Choice Mountain Climber is a memoir that presents the reader with a relatable and nostalgic account of a life well-spent in nature, as Bill Katra muses on his long-past adventures enriched and nurtured by the wisdom of the present. ...An inherently fascinating and absorbing read from beginning to end...an extraordinary account of an extraordinary life...recommended --Midwest Book Review
Author Information
Bill Katra has written several books about Latin America. He divides his time between La Crosse, Wisconsin, and San José de Mayo, Uruguay.
