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Doug Scott

    Doug Scott is a dedicated advocate for wilderness preservation, focusing on legislative achievements in conservation. His deep understanding of the history and legislative drafting process behind critical acts, such as the Wilderness Act of 1964, has positioned him as a key strategist and lobbyist in numerous significant preservation campaigns. Scott's work is characterized by insightful policy navigation and a proven ability to champion legislation that secures lasting protection for natural areas for future generations.

    Himalayan climber
    The Mammoth Book of Mountain Disasters
    Philip's Guide to Mountains
    The Enduring Wilderness: Protecting Our Natural Heritage Through the Wilderness Act
    Our Wilderness: America's Common Ground
    • This book offers a stunning photographic tribute to wilderness preservation, highlighting its importance to the nation. It serves as both an educational primer and a visual celebration, emphasizing the critical role that natural landscapes play in ecological balance and cultural heritage. Through compelling imagery and insightful commentary, it advocates for the protection of these vital areas, inspiring readers to appreciate and engage in conservation efforts.

      Our Wilderness: America's Common Ground
    • The book details the Wilderness Act, highlighting its protections and implications for future generations. It offers a thorough historical context, explaining the significant bipartisan efforts that contributed to the legislation's creation. Additionally, it outlines what areas have been safeguarded and the processes involved in their protection, emphasizing the importance of preserving wilderness for years to come.

      The Enduring Wilderness: Protecting Our Natural Heritage Through the Wilderness Act
    • The Mammoth Book of Mountain Disasters

      True Accounts of Rescue from the Brink of Death

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Caught way up on the mountain, no one is safe. This collection includes some of the brightest stars of mountaineering and mountain rescue: Joe Simpson, Doug Scott, Pete Sinclair, Milos Vrbe, Paul Nunn, Ludwig Gramminger, Karen Glazley, Ken Phillips and Blaise Agresti.

      The Mammoth Book of Mountain Disasters