Posts from the ‘Mountain Culture’ Category

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  The Mountain Library

  A reading list on mountaineering, mountain travel, culture and fiction, as well as observations on other creativity inspired by high places.

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  The Mountains of My Life
  Walter Bonatti

  The all time classic collection of Bonatti’s writings, translated by Robert Marshall.

  
  

• Reading Online

  • Everest like an amusement park, interview with Simone Moro after his decision to abandon his attempt of climbing Everest and Lhotse
  • Adventures without a cause
  • K2 - Photo Gallery from National Geographic Magazine
  • The 25 (Essential) Books for the Well-Read Explorer | Outdoor Adventure | OutsideOnline.com
  • The Cleanest Line: The Facebookification of Climbing and the Decline of All Things Real – or not

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• About The Mountain Library ratings

  ★★★★★
  An essential for your library – a classic of mountain literature
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  Excellent reading - not a classic but worthy of space in your bookshelf
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  Worthwhile - borrow from a friend or public library
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  Of some value - hard work
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  *Based on the following considerations: writing quality and style, historical value, significance in the mountain literature field, interest and enjoyment, the contribution it can make to your overall appreciation of mountains.

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