Summit Views: The Lure of the Mountains

"Summit Views" is a book of original observations and personal experiences that succinctly captures the challenges, hardships, thrills, and rewards of the incomparable world of mountaineering and the great outdoors. It has an absolutely unique style and imagery which will not be found anywhere else. Every line is thought-provoking, sometimes humorous, and will grab your attention and not let go. "Summit Views" will appeal to everyone - from world-class climbers to weekend hikers - who has ever experienced (or just dreamed of) the grandeur and challenges of mountain climbing and wilderness life. It covers a broad range of topics that will be of wide interest, from great peaks to wildlife to the soul-searching human side.