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In May of 1963, Seattle mountaineer Jim Whittaker stepped into world history by becoming the first American to summit Mount Everest. More than 50 years later, he is still regarded as a seminal figure in North American mountaineering, as well as an astute businessman who helped create the outdoor recreation industry. A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond is Jim's courageous, no-punches-pulled autobiography and a look at a peripatetic, sometimes difficult life.

There are moments in life when something deeper calls — a knowing you can’t explain, but can’t ignore. Beyond The Edge of Life is a space to honor that signal and learn how to live from it. Hosted by Emily Johnson — spiritual teacher, intuitive channel, and former critical care nurse — this podcast bridges two worlds: the grounded realities of being human and the quiet wisdom of the unseen. Each Thursday, you’ll receive a solo teaching, a channeled message, or a grounded conversation with another spiritual voice — all designed to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and ...

"Gripping . . . the narrative is smooth and immediate, almost effortless in its detail, if occasionally breathless, like a good fast run . . ." --The New York Times Book Review Visionary American running coach Bob Larsen assembled a mismatched team of elite California runners . . . the start of...