In Search of the Mount Cleveland Five: The Aftermath of Montana's Worst Mountaineering Tragedy on Glacier Park's Highest Mountain

Chasing Shadows on Glacier's Highest Peak

The Untold Story of the Mount Cleveland Five

Two days after Christmas 1969, five young climbers vanished on Mount Cleveland, Glacier National Park's tallest and most formidable summit. In Search of the Mount Cleveland Five is a gripping true story weaving the mystery of Montana's deadliest mountaineering tragedy with decades of the author's own climbing adventures. It's a poignant exploration of grief, resilience, and the relentless call of the mountains.

• A rare, deeply personal memoir blending true tragedy with Montana's rich climbing culture
• Firsthand insights from a seasoned mountain guide and former National Park Ranger
• Engaging storytelling that balances suspense, history, and emotional depth
• Includes reflections on the enduring spirit and risks of high-altitude mountaineering
• Celebrated by mountaineering legends and outdoor enthusiasts alike
• Perfect for adventure seekers, mountaineering enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by true stories of courage, loss, and the enduring human spirit in the face of nature's challenges

"A carefully crafted tale . . . . Kennedy emerges as one of the best mountaineering writers."
—Gray Thompson, Emeritus Professor of Geology, The University of Montana, American Alpine Club

Terry G. Kennedy was born in 1954 in Fort Benton, Montana. He lives in Bozeman, Montana, with his wife, Diane. His daughter, Lindsay, is an artist in Portland, Oregon. Diane has three adult sons: Keith, Adam, and Carl.

Terry earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington, in 1991. He retired from private-practice physical therapy in 2020.

He was a seasonal National Park Ranger and a professional mountain guide in the 1980s. He has climbed in the Alaska Range, the Yukon, the Canadian Rockies, the contiguous United States, and Ama Dablam near Mount Everest in Nepal.

He still climbs and explores. Other writing projects are in the works.