For the past five years, Linda Kozacek and Leigh Legere have been on a quest. They have a desire to increase their study of the scriptures while also setting a goal to embrace living life to the fullest. They have had many adventures while hiking and exploring the Colorado 14ers with their husbands. This book is an intersection of those goals.
In this exquisitely written journal-turned-journey of self-discovery, international bestselling author Paolo Cognetti examines our universal desire for connection through a voyage in the Himalayas. Why climb a mountain without ever reaching the summit? In 2017, Paolo Cognetti returned to Nepal, not to conquer the mountains but to journey through the high valleys of the Dolpo with a copy of Peter Matthiessen's The Snow Leopard in hand. Drawing on memories of his childhood in theAlps, Cognetti explored the roots of life in the mountains, truly getting to know the communities and the nature that forged this resilient, almost mythical region. Accompanying him was Remigio, a childhood friend who had never left the mountains of Italy, and Nicola, a painter he had recently met. Joined by a stalwart team of local sherpas, the trio started out in the remote Dolpo region of Nepal. From there, a journey of self-discovery shaped by illness, human connection, and empathy was born. Without Ever Reaching the Summit features line illustrations drawn by the author.
“I have read several accounts of Everest climbs, but none gave me the "behind the scenes" view this book provides... Whether you get exercise climbing mountains or strolling shopping malls, you'll find your heart racing as you read The Summit: Faith Beyond Everest's Death Zone. If not, you should call 911 immediately and get checked for a pulse.” - Philip Yancey It’s one of the greatest challenges one can face on Earth; an ascent to the top of the world on the slopes of Mount Everest. Eric Alexander experienced grace and a faith-empowering journey he will never forget as part of a record-setting team in May 2001, scaling the heights of Everest with his friend, blind climber Erik Weinhenmayer. Experience some of the most dangerous locations in the world, including abject terror on Amadablam, a blind ski descent of Russia’s Mount Elbrus, and up Kilimanjaro in Africa with four blind teens Gain wisdom in the application of trust, courage, innovation, teamwork, leadership, and integrity to overcome your own Everests Discover practical faith lessons learned on the highest peaks of six continents Here is the powerful story of Eric Alexander and his unique life journey of guiding people with disabilities to the most perilous places of the world, including Mount Everest’s first blind ascent. In The Summit: Faith Beyond Everest’s Death Zone you will follow in their historic footsteps, and learn about faith, trust, prayer, depending on God, as well as the perseverance needed during these climbs and in your own life. Be inspired and motivated by Eric’s insight, not simply to survive but to thrive every day in God’s grace.
In a memoir by the first man to reach the peak of Everest, Hillary discusses the adventures that shaped his life, from the South Pole to the Ganges River.
"When anchors fail, people die." Your climb to excellence is never easy. The human drive within calls us to what is possible. In Reaching Your Next Summit , Manley Feinberg II, world-class mountain climber, shares nine Vertical Lessons and one essential question. These principles will renew your commitment and inspire your quest for excellence. You will realize more of your potential as you sharpen your focus, act with courage, and generate momentum in reaching your next summit-and beyond.
Embark on a thrilling journey with Tristan Evergreen in "The Mountain Trail: A Hike into the Unknown." This gripping narrative takes readers to the majestic yet unforgiving terrain of Sikkim, Northeast India, where Tristan and his guide Bharat navigate treacherous paths, towering black rocks, and ancient landscapes that whisper of a time when giants roamed the hills. As they trek towards the high-altitude lakes of Kanchenjunga Base Camp, every step challenges their endurance and spirit. With vivid descriptions and reflective insights, Tristan explores themes of resilience, discovery, and the profound connection between nature and self. This is not just a hike; it's an adventure into the depths of the human soul and the mysteries of the earth.
From the depths of Death Valley, Daniel Arnold set out to reach Mount Whitney in a way no road or trail could take him. Anything manmade or designed to make travel easy was out. With a backpack full of empty two–liter bottles, and the remotest corners of desert before him, he began his toughest test yet of physical and mental endurance. Badwater Basin sits 282 feet below sea level in Death Valley, the lowest and hottest place in the Western Hemisphere. Mount Whitney rises 14,505 feet above sea level, the highest point in the contiguous United States. Arnold spent seventeen days traveling a roundabout route from one to the other, traversing salt flats, scaling dunes, and sinking into slot canyons. Aside from bighorn sheep and a phantom mountain lion, his only companions were ghosts of the dreamers and misfits who first dared into this unknown territory. He walked in the footsteps of William Manly, who rescued the last of the forty–niners from the bottom of Death Valley; tracked John LeMoigne, a prospector who died in the sand with his burros; and relived the tales of Mary Austin, who learned the secret trails of the Shoshone Indians. This is their story too, as much as it is a history of salt and water and of the places they collide and disappear. Guiding the reader up treacherous climbs and through burning sands, Arnold captures the dramatic landscapes as only he can with photographs to bring it all to life. From the salt to the summit, this is an epic journey across America's most legendary desert.
On 29 May 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay were the first ever to set foot on the highest point on earth: the summit of Everest. It was a magical moment. Since then many men and women have striven to reach the top of this awesome mountain, which can be at once beautiful and mystical, unpredictable and highly dangerous, never straightforward and always incredibly tough. In this timely and remarkable book, published to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the original ascent, mountaineers from all round the world tell what motivated them to make their own summit bids. They highlight how it felt to reach the top and the impact it made on them, ranging from practical comments to spiritual reflections, to philosophical statements on the future of our planet, including contributions from climbers such as: Chris Bonington, Alan Hinkes, Eric Simonson, Reinhold Messner, Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Bear Grylls, Greg Mortimer, Junko Tabei, Peter Hillary, Doug Scott and Stephen Venables. Not only is this a fascinating and insightful collection to mark more than half a century of the highest adventure, it is also an inspiration to any one of us when we contemplate heroic achievements of our own - whatever they may be.
In a story of Everest unlike any told before, Jamling Tenzing Norgay gives us an insider's view of the Sherpa world. As Climbing Leader of the famed 1996 Everest IMAX expedition led by David Breashears, Jamling Norgay was able to follow in the footsteps of his legendary mountaineer father, Tenzing Norgay, who with Sir Edmund Hillary was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in 1953. Jamling Norgay interweaves the story of his own ascent during the infamous May 1996 Mount Everest disaster with little-known stories from his father's historic climb and the spiritual life of the Sherpas, revealing a fascinating and profound world that few -- even many who have made it to the top -- have ever seen.
To sum up: A witch out for revenge curses a once-beautiful mirror that stands proudly in the market square. This changes everything in the normally calm town of Eldoria in a strange way. Everyone loves this beautiful mirror, but it changes into a dangerous portal to a scary and dark world. It's the start of an exciting adventure that tries the limits of bravery, love, and the unwavering will of good over evil. One starry night, Alex's brave and loyal favorite, Jamie, goes missing for no obvious reason, upsetting the peace of the villagers. People who saw it say that a scary shadow pulled Jamie into the cursed mirror. Alex, who is sad but determined, takes the brave step to enter the mirror's evil realm, which starts an amazing trip to save Jamie from evil. Alex asks Eldoria's wise elder for help because he knows how bad things are, and the elder gives them a special amulet. This charm is a sign of hope and show that the people in the village believe in their goal because it might protect Alex from the witch's evil spell. Alex looks at himself in the mirror. The hopes of the town and the amulet around their necks. The world outside the mirror is very different from how warm and bright Eldoria is. Along Alex's path, there are many problems that test their strength at every turn. From the scary River of Reflections, which shows Alex's worst fears, to the mysterious Forest of Whispers, where trees talk to each other through puzzles, each obstacle brings them closer to Jamie while also pulling them deeper into the darkness. At the Witch's Lair, a castle filled with darkness and hate, and the Mountain of Fire, where demons dance in the flames, Alex's strength and the magical amulet's power are put to the test. At the end of the book, there is a dramatic fight of wills between Alex and the witch. Alex is stronger because she loves Jamie so much and Eldoria and she are both hopeful. Because he is strong, determined, and has the power of the amulet, Alex breaks the curse and breaks the crystal that blocks Jamie. So, they go back to Eldoria together. Their love and the village's newfound unity shine like lights of hope, showing the beauty of the world through the free mirror once more. The story takes place in the magical town of Eldoria and is a vivid account of bravery, love's victory over evil, and the unchanging power of good over evil. It will leave an indelible mark on everyone who sees the end of the trip. Chapter 1: The Haunted Mirror In the quiet town of Eldoria, everyone was drawn to a mirror. It wasn't just any mirror standing tall and proud in the marketplace; it was the most beautiful mirror in the whole town. The glass inside shone in the sun, showing how happy the people who walked by it every day also were. The frame was made out of gold. Adults would smile and straighten their clothes or fix their hats as they looked at their images. Kids, on the other hand, would laugh as they made funny faces at them. The people who lived there thought the mirror was a sign of happiness and beauty. A strange thing did happen, though, one day. A witch thought it was time to get back at people who had hurt her in the past. She had been planning her revenge for years and waiting for the right time to get angry. The village's most valuable mirror gave her a chance. Under the cover of darkness, she crept into the market square with a sparkle in her eyes. She swore at the mirror and said mean things in a whisper. The mirror, which used to be very bright and shiny, turned cold and scary, and the air around it cracked with evil energy. From that day on, the mirror was no longer a source of happiness and beauty. Instead, it changed into a doorway to a terrible and dark world. The people went back to the glass because they didn't know it was cursed, but they couldn't see themselves in the reflections. In the mirror, they saw horrifying, twisted versions of their own faces that were full of pain and sorrow. Even worse, some of the peasants who looked into the mirror for too long disappeared. The cursed glass ate them up, and they were locked up in the dark land beyond. The village's happiness quickly turned to fear. People were telling their kids to stay away from Eldoria's once-bustling market center because it was so quiet there. The pretty mirror, which used to be the pride of the hamlet, stood empty and alone, a scary reminder of the witch's wrath. There was still hope, though. One of the kids in the town was brave. He was a little kid with courage in his heart and determination in his mind. They couldn't stand the thought of leaving this child behind in that dark world where a close friend had died because of the cursed glass. They had to make the hard choice to go on a dangerous trip to break the curse and free their friend and anyone else who might have been captured. It was clear to the child that the trip would be dangerous. They would have to face the evil forces that lived in the dark world of the mirror and get through tough situations that would test how brave and determined they were. But his love for his friend made them stronger, as did their determination to make Hamlet happy again. They took a deep breath and a calm heart as they walked up to the cursed mirror. They were ready to face whatever was on the other side and break free from the witch's evil grip. From this point on, an epic journey would begin that would show bravery, friendship, and the fight between good and evil. It would be a long and hard trip for the kid, but they would not be alone. They would be guided by the town's spirit, their friend's love, and the hope of all the people who had died because of the mirror's curse. Their final goal was to break the curse and make the mirror shine again as a symbol of beauty and joy in the heart of Eldoria. Chapter 2: The Disappearing The pretty town of Eldoria had a market square with a mirror that stood for the community's pride. It was surrounded by green hills and trees that whispered. This wasn't just any mirror; it was a stunning work of art, framed in fine silverwork with delicate patterns that sparkled in the soft sunlight. Kids would often stop and laugh at their own reflections, and adults would look and respect the skill that went into making them. It was a sign of peace and beauty that matched the lively way of life in Eldoria and among its people. But one terrible day, the peace was broken when a witch, still angry at the people for an offense long forgotten, chose to put a deadly spell on the valuable mirror. In the past, the mirror was a source of beauty. But when the witch whispered old curses in the dark, black, ominous clouds gathered around its shiny surface, turning it into a scary entrance to a world of darkness. The witch's laughter could be heard all through the night after the spell was over and the mirror was changed forever. The next morning, when everyone in the area met in the market square, they saw that the beloved mirror had turned a scary shade of green. The relaxed days of reflection were over, and in their place was a doorway to a strange realm. The surface of this realm no longer showed off Eldoria's beauty, but instead seemed to lure people who weren't careful. The locals began to whisper with fear and discomfort as they thought about what had happened to their valuable mirror. They didn't know that the witch's curse had changed the mirror's look and given it a dark, evil power that could swallow anyone who looked too long into it. A fog grew over Eldoria as word spread about the mirror that was cursed. People left the market area because they were afraid of the evil they thought was there. It was once very busy. The mirror, which used to bring people together and make them happy, had turned into a scary sight that reminded Hamlet every day of the witch's revenge. Even though everyone was scared and worried, there was a small chance that the mirror could be fixed, and the curse would be lifted. The villagers had no idea how hard it would be to break the witch's spell or how brave and dedicated they would have to be. It would be a test to the very foundations of their community. A town called Eldoria that used to be calm was now in the middle of a war between light and darkness. The cursed mirror led them to a scary test that would decide their fate.
