At the Mercy of the Mountains by Peter Bronski

At the mercy of the mountains true stories of survival and tragedy in New Yorks Adirondacks by Peter Bronski. It is a must-read for hikers, climbers, paddlers, armchair travelers-anyone who loves great tales of adventure. At the mercy of the mountains by Peter Bronski, 2008, Lyons Press edition, in English It looks like youre offline. More than just a recounting of tragedy in the wilderness, At the Mercy of the Mountains is an affirmation of the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity and an insight into why misadventure happens in the first place-and how to avoid it.

Extensively researched, these gripping tales pull together historical accounts, firsthand interviews, previously untold stories, and expert analysis to retrace each misadventure. and an Active Gluten-Free Life By Peter Bronski At the Mercy of the Mountains. Peter Bronski's compelling account of misadventures in the Adirondacks is a necessary corrective for those who go into the mountains unwary of the dangers.' -Jim Wickwire, author of Addicted to Danger: A Memoir About Affirming Life in the Face of Death and the first American to summit K2 'In this compelling book, award-winning adventure writer and former Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue team member Peter Bronski chronicles true stories of survival and tragedy, from famous historical cases during the early twentieth century to modern tales of harrowing struggle in the mountains and wilderness. Praise for Kelli and Peter Bronskis ARTISANAL GLUTENFREE COOKING In. 'For every hiker, climber or canoeist who gets into trouble, there are thousands more who don't. At the Mercy of the Mountains In this compelling book, award-winning adventure writer and former Lower Adirondack Search and Rescue team member Peter.

At the Mercy of the Mountains by Peter Bronski