Mountain Climber - by Bill Katra (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>""Nearing his sixth decade as a dedicated climber, William "Bill" Katra describes himself as "not a great climber, but a persistent one." In his memoir, the author details his climbs in vivid detail, describing some of the world's most popular routes while emphasizing that scenic beauty is as important to a hike as technical difficulty. From his early partner-belayed adventures to his more recent unassisted solo "scamper-climbs," Bill's techniques have evolved, but his love for the experience remains steadfast. Within recent years, Bill has again summited a few climbs from his younger days, often reflecting on where senior climbers fit in the sport's changing social-and environmental-landscape. This memoir is a relatable and nostalgic account of a life well-spent in nature, as the author muses on his long-past adventures enriched and nurtured by the wisdom of the present."-Provided by publisher"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Nearing his sixth decade as a dedicated climber, William Bill Katra describes himself as not a great climber, but a persistent one. In his memoir, the author details his climbs in vivid detail, describing some of the world's most popular routes while emphasizing that scenic beauty is as important to a hike as technical difficulty. From his early partner-belayed adventures to his more recent unassisted solo scamper-climbs, Bill's techniques have evolved, but his love for the experience remains steadfast. Within recent years, Bill has again summited a few climbs from his younger days, often reflecting on where senior climbers fit in the sport's changing social--and environmental--landscape. This memoir is a relatable and nostalgic account of a life well-spent in nature, as the author muses on his long-past adventures enriched and nurtured by the wisdom of the present.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"<i>Mountain Climber</i> is a memoir that presents the reader with a relatable and nostalgic account of a life well-spent in nature, as Bill Katra muses on his long-past adventures enriched and nurtured by the wisdom of the present. ...An inherently fascinating and absorbing read from beginning to end...an extraordinary account of an extraordinary life...recommended"--<i>Midwest Book Review</i><br><br>"A nostalgic reprise of climbs executed from student days onward. ...The writing is remarkably vivid, offering insight into Katra's state of mind...fresh-picked observations of alpine surroundings and climbing conditions. Candid character assessments of climbing partners and of self are scattered throughout, contributing to readers' sense of having gained entrée to a literary diarist's notebook...highly recommended"--<i>Choice</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Bill Katra</b> has written several books about Latin America. He divides his time between La Crosse, Wisconsin, and San José de Mayo, Uruguay.
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