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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 socialand 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 DetailsAuthor: Bill KatraPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.355kg ISBN: 9781476679631ISBN 10: 1476679630 Pages: 171 Publication Date: 28 February 2020 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsMountain 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 InformationBill Katra has written several books about Latin America. He divides his time between La Crosse, Wisconsin, and San Jos� de Mayo, Uruguay. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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