Desire & Ice: A Search for Perspective Atop Denali - Softcover

Brill, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0792269357 ISBN 13: 9780792269359

Publisher: National Geographic, 2002

Synopsis

The award-winning journalist and author of As Far As the Eye Can See describes his journey as a novice, middle-aged climber to the top of North America's highest peak, Denali, detailing the physical and psychological challenges of his trip, the harsh conditions he faced, and the history of expeditions to Denali. Original.

About this title

About the Author:

David Brill is director of communications for the University of Tennessee's Energy, Environment, and Resources Center. He is author of two other books, A Separate Place: A Father's Reflection on Building a Home and Renewing a Family and Desire and Ice: Searching for Perspective atop Denali. He has scaled both Mt. Rainier and Mt. McKinley. He lives in Morgan County, Tennessee.

Review:

A great example of an everyday man doing an extraordinary thing. This inspiring account shows what is truly possible. -- Ed Viesturs, five-time Everest veteran and leader of the 1996 Everest IMAX® Expedition.

Brill's riveting account is essential reading for anyone who aspires to reach the summit of North America's highest mountain. -- Jim Wickwire, co-author of Addicted to Danger and one of the first Americans to summit K2

Brill's take on climbing is informative, accurate, and laced with humor. -- Conrad Anker, co-author of The Lost Explorer: Finding Mallory on Mount Everest.

Proof that the big lessons come only when we find the courage to step outside our comfort zone. -- Rick Ridgeway, co-author of Seven Summits

About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0792269357
• ISBN 13: 9780792269359
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320