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Climbing on the Bookshelf

Climbing on the Bookshelf

Written by: Stuart Rhodes
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 Exploring the world of mountain literature through interviews with Climbers, enthusiasts and authors, readings of excerpts and uncovering the mysteries and nuances of climbing writing both old and new.Stuart Rhodes Art
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  • Roping up with Steve Part 2

    Roping up with Steve Part 2
    Jun 11 2024
    Fifty Classic climbs of North America (winner of the 1995 AAC literary award) a.k.a. "The Book" is one of the most influential guide books of its time and even still used today! This interview with the authors Steve Roper (Camp 4 & Ascent) and Alan Steck (A Mountaineers life & Ascent) is hosted by Jim McCarthy (known for his influence with ice climbing and Proboscis back in '63) is courtesy of the AAC library. Thank you. I hope you all enjoy this trip down the memory lane of climbing literature. If you're lucky you can still find a copy of the book and maybe you could make a start into your own climbing of Fifty Classic Climbs. Don't forget to get in touch with your own stories about how you're getting on. Watch out for that Hummingbird one!! IG - climbbookshelf climbingonthebookshelf@gmail.com
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    15 mins
  • The Smart way

    The Smart way
    May 14 2024
    David Smart is known for his historical climbing biographies and in depth research on his subjects. Paul Preuss, Emilio Comici and now Royal Robbins gets the Smart treatment, all being pioneers of their age and paving the way for future generations of climbers by pushing the limits of what is possible. We talk about his past work and his love of climbing and climbing writing and his new book on Royal Robbins "The American Climber". Also if you pay attention you get a sneak peak of what he is working on next! You can buy the book from wherever you normally get your books from! Or here : Royal Robbins: The American Climber — Books (mountaineers.org) Royal Robbins: The American Climber: Amazon.co.uk: Smart, David: 9781680516586: Books Enjoy!
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    36 mins
  • Dancing, Discovery and the Doctor with Mimi Zieman

    Dancing, Discovery and the Doctor with Mimi Zieman
    Apr 17 2024
    Mimi Zieman has treated frozen limbs on the highest mountain, delivered triplets near the deepest ocean trench, tap danced through Broadway studios, and has been a suburban mom of three – all experiences that have prepared her for new challenges. Her latest challenge, writing Tap Dancing on Everest, about the risks we take to become our truest selves. A small team of four climbers would attempt a new route on the East Face (Kangshung Face) of Mt. Everest, considered the most remote and dangerous side of the mountain and only successfully climbed once before. Unlike the first larger team, Mimi Zieman's team would climb without using supplemental oxygen, porter support, or chance for rescue. She would accompany the climbers as the doctor and only woman, although she was still in her third year of medical school. Full of self-doubt, Zieman grappled with whether to go but couldn't resist the call of the mountains. When three climbers disappeared during their summit attempt, she reached the knife edge of her limits and dug deeply to fight for the climbers' lives and to find her voice. Tap Dancing on Everest is a coming-of-age story about the risks we take to become our truest selves. Zieman weaves her childhood as the daughter of immigrants raised in 1970's New York with capturing the curiosity and awe of a young woman as she faces down messages to stay small and safe and ventures into the unknown. Find out more about Mimi here : https://www.mimiziemanmd.com IG @mimiziemanmd You can buy the book from all good bookshops.
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    29 mins
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