A fine line : searching for balance among mountains

A fine line Searching for balance among mountains

Graham Zimmerman

Book - 2023

"Piolet d'Or recipient Graham Zimmerman is widely recognized as one of the most talented climbers of the twenty-first century, yet one of his greatest accomplishments has been learning to pursue his love of adventure and climbing while crafting a meaningful life grounded in responsibility and purpose. In this engaging and provocative memoir, Zimmerman, who learned to climb in Washington's Cascade range, maintains a delicate balancing act: appreciating the joy that climbing brings him while recognizing that the sport has a dark side. With thoughtful introspection, A fine line blends tales of mountain adventures with stories of memorials for friends killed in climbing accidents and firsthand experience of the effects of climate... change. Whether he is recounting an epic in the Alaska Range during which his climbing partner contemplates eating his gloves, sharing tales of camaraderie with veteran climber Steve Swenson in the Karakoram, or considering how the warming climate affects the daily lives of the people who inhabit mountainous areas, Zimmerman explores climbing's place in a complex, changing world."--Back cover.

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Subjects
Zimmerman, Graham.
Mountaineers > United States > Biography.
Mountaineering.
Autobiographies.
Genres
Autobiographies
Published
Seattle, WA : Mountaineers Books [2023]
Language
English
Main Author
Graham Zimmerman (author)
Physical Description
220 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm
ISBN
9781680515909
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Review by Library Journal Review

Award-winning alpinist Zimmerman shares stories about his 15 years as a professional climber on more than 30 major expeditions from Alaska to New Zealand to Pakistan. The author says he was first drawn to alpine-style climbing, which means no fixed ropes or guides, as a teenager, finding a rush in pushing his limits in high mountain terrain. His first career as a geophysicist provided time, money, and access to remote locations, but he sought work that would have a positive effect on the communities he encountered. This book describes his mentors and the lessons he learned in the field. Zimmerman reflects on the training, motivation and relationships that have sustained him in a dangerous sport. Seeing firsthand the effect of climate change on mountain landscapes, the author works with scientists and other athletes to use storytelling to advocate for policy change. VERDICT Vivid descriptions of climbs and conditions are thoughtfully paired with the author's growth as a sportsman and a person. Highly recommended for readers of memoirs, sports narratives, and outdoor adventures.--Catherine Lantz

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