From John Muir Trail in California to Mount Kilimanjaro, Potterfield takes readers along on 23 of his favorite personal hikes on some of the world's most spectacular trails. These hikes range from weekend trips to epic journeys, and none require mountaineering skills.
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This author specializes in writing about wilderness and adventure, with his work appearing in newspapers, magazines, books, and online. His writing delves deeply into the thrill and challenges of mountaineering and backcountry adventure, often capturing the raw essence of these experiences. Through his journeys and expeditions to the far corners of the globe, he imbues his pieces with an authentic, firsthand perspective that draws readers into the heart of the wild. His style is marked by compelling narratives that engage the senses, evoking a sense of awe at the vastness and beauty of the natural world.
Art Wolfe, an internationally acclaimed nature photographer, has captured the essence of the Himalayan region in a stunning collection of photographs. This work features over 150 breathtaking images taken during his travels through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, and China, showcasing the diverse landscapes, flora, fauna, and cultures of the highest mountain range in the world. Wolfe's artistry brings to life the people, architecture, religious icons, and majestic vistas of these areas. Enhancing this visual experience are intimate interviews conducted by Peter Potterfield with renowned climbers Reinhold Messner, Doug Scott, and Ed Viesturs. They share their perspectives on the Himalaya as a natural, social, and climbers' world, providing personal insights that complement Wolfe's striking images and set this collection apart. Wolfe, a Seattle resident and award-winning photographer, has published over forty books and is known for his engaging slide shows and lectures. His accolades include the Alfred Eisenstaedt Magazine Photography Award and the Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year title from the National Audubon Society. Peter Potterfield is also an accomplished author, while Norbu Tenzing Norgay, the son of the legendary Tenzing Norgay, brings his own climbing expertise to the narrative.
V zóně smrti : příběhy o přežití ze světa horolezců
- 258 pages
- 10 hours of reading
V zóně smrti
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Tři skutečné příběhy líčí osudy několika horolezců při výpravách do hor a jejich boj o přežití. V prvním příběhu se setkáváme s horolezeckou výpravou vedenou Colbym Coombsem a jejich výstupem na horu Mount Foraker na Aljašce. Po strhnutí lavinou Coombs zůstává sám a s mnoha zraněními je nucen sestoupit asi z 3720 metrů a vzdorovat zdánlivě nepřekonatelným překážkám. Příběh Scotta Fischera a Eda Viesturse vypráví o výstupu na K2, kde se potýkali s nepříznivými povětrnostními podmínkami, ale i přes zranění a fyzické vyčerpání při sestupu zastavili a pomohli zachránit jiné horolezce. Třetí, poslední příběh je autorův. Peter Poterfield vypráví o přežití na Chimney Rocku, kde se zřítil ze stěny a utrpěl četné zlomeniny. Kniha nám poskytuje pohled na stinnou stránku horolezectví a dokazuje, že štěstí hraje v přežití horolezecké nehody velmi významnou roli.