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The Art of Shralpinism
- Lessons from the Mountains
- Narrated by: Gary Tiedemann
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
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But at its heart, The Art of Shralpinism revels in the power of experience, the impact of stoke, and the beauty that underscores all outdoor adventure.
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 45
Master of Thin Air opens with a fall that the author very nearly could not stop down an almost vertical rock ramp leading to a 3,000-foot drop. The qualities that saved him then on K2 - in addition to his mountaineering know-how and sheer good luck - drove his 16-year journey to summit all of the world's 8,000ers, the 14 peaks that exceed 8,000 meters (26,000-plus feet) and take climbers into the death zone. Incredibly, he accomplished that feat without the aid of bottled oxygen for every mountain but one.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Tedious, redundant
- By Mike Milward on 11-06-16
By: Andrew Lock
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Epic Survival
- Extreme Adventure, Stone Age Wisdom, and Lessons in Living from a Modern Hunter-Gatherer
- By: Matt Graham, Josh Young
- Narrated by: Tom Perkins
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 224
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 195
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 195
Early on in his life, Matt craved a return to nature. When he became an adult, he set aside his comfortable urban life and lived entirely off the land. In this riveting narrative that brings together epic adventure and spiritual quest, he shows us what extraordinary things the human body is capable of when pushed to its limits. He learns the secrets of the Tarahumara Indians, which help him run the 1,600-mile Pacific Crest Trail in just 58 days and endure temperature swings of 100 degrees.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Missed opportunity for what could have been a great book.
- By A. C. on 01-11-20
By: Matt Graham, and others
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No Summit out of Sight
- The True Story of the Youngest Person to Climb the Seven Summits
- By: Jordan Romero, Linda LeBlanc - contributor
- Narrated by: Kyle Tait
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 36
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Story5 out of 5 stars 36
On May 22, 2010, at the age of 13, American teenager Jordan Romero became the youngest person to climb to the summit of Mount Everest. At 15, he became the youngest person to reach the summits of the tallest mountains on each of the seven continents. In this energizing memoir for young adults, Jordan recounts his experience, which started as a spark of an idea at the age of nine and, many years of training and hard work later, turned into a dream come true.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book. Very inspiring for the youth of today.
- By Amazon Customer on 08-31-20
By: Jordan Romero, and others
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The Third Pole
- Mystery, Obsession, and Death on Mount Everest
- By: Mark Synnott
- Narrated by: Steve Campbell
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 387
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 389
A hundred-year mystery lured veteran climber Mark Synnott into an unlikely expedition up Mount Everest during the spring 2019 season that came to be known as “the Year Everest Broke”. What he found was a gripping human story of impassioned characters from around the globe and a mountain that will consume your soul - and your life - if you let it.
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3 out of 5 stars
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This is not a book about the search for Sandy Irvine
- By erik on 09-15-21
By: Mark Synnott
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The Pursuit of Endurance
- Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience
- By: Jennifer Pharr Pharr Davis
- Narrated by: Jennifer Pharr Davis
- Length: 11 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 204
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 188
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 188
Jennifer Pharr Davis, the former record holder of the FKT (or Fastest Known Time) on the Appalachian Trail, tells the story of her meteoric rise in the world of endurance hiking and, in doing so, unpacks key traits that make women uniquely suited to endurance. With a storyteller's ear for fascinating detail and description, she takes us with her as she sets the record on the Appalachian Trail and introduces us to the mentors who helped her to identify and unlock different facets of her endurance capabilities.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not uplifting
- By M on 05-15-18
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Mud, Sweat, and Tears
- The Autobiography
- By: Bear Grylls
- Narrated by: Tom Patrick Stephens
- Length: 9 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 811
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 722
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 718
Already a number-one London Sunday Times best seller, Mud, Sweat, and Tears is the adrenaline-fueled autobiography of the mega-popular star of the hit survival series Man vs. Wild, adventurer Bear Grylls. A former British Special Forces commando, a man who has always sought the ultimate in dangerous challenges, Bear's true story reads like an outdoors action-and-adventure novel. But Bear's story is true - full of breathtaking escapes and remarkable exploits that would make any Jack London or H. Ryder Haggard hero proud.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love this book
- By Aaron on 04-07-13
By: Bear Grylls
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Kiss or Kill
- Confessions of a Serial Climber
- By: Mark Twight
- Narrated by: Jonathan Yen
- Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 244
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 210
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 212
Mark Twight is a BANFF award-winner, an extreme climber, an extreme writer, and an extreme personality. No matter what he's doing, Mark Twight takes a definite, and often controversial , stand. Anyone who knows climbing knows Twight's name, and anyone who knows Twight's name will want to listen to this audiobook. Each story is told in Twight's taut, in-your-face style. Brand-new epilogues bring each piece full circle, providing updated information and fresh, hindsight perspectives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An exciting, fresh, and viciously enjoyable book
- By The Lonely Reader on 09-02-16
By: Mark Twight
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Never Give Up
- By: Bear Grylls
- Narrated by: Tom Stevens
- Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 94
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 80
Admired by millions as the star of Man vs. Wild and the acclaimed NGC series Running Wild, global adventurer Bear Grylls has explored places few would dare to go. Now, he shares time-honored lessons for leading an adventurous life through stories drawn from his personal experiences, as well as encounters with a diverse group of celebrities who have participated in his wildly popular television shows.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Family Road Trip
- By MFairbanks on 08-01-22
By: Bear Grylls
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Running on Empty
- An Ultramarathoner’s Story of Love, Loss, and a Record-Setting Run Across America
- By: Marshall Ulrich
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 135
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 118
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 117
The ultimate endurance athlete, Marshall Ulrich has run more than 100 foot races averaging over 100 miles each, completed 12 expedition-length adventure races, and ascended the seven summits - including Mount Everest. Yet, his run from California to New York - the equivalent of running two marathons and a 10k every day for nearly two months straight - proved to be his most challenging effort yet. In Running on Empty, he shares the gritty backstory of his run and the excruciating punishments he endured on the road.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Selfish man, lacking insight
- By Amanda M. on 09-11-20
By: Marshall Ulrich
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Beyond Possible
- One Man, Fourteen Peaks, and the Mountaineering Achievement of a Lifetime
- By: Nims Purja
- Narrated by: Shridhar Solanki
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 289
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 256
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Story5 out of 5 stars 252
Nepali climber Nims Purja is the first man ever to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter "Death Zone" peaks. He did so in less than seven months, breaking the previous record of seven years.
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 stars for the achievement 3 stars for the book.
- By fostesa on 01-11-22
By: Nims Purja
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Reaching Beyond Boundaries
- A Navy SEAL's Guide to Achieving Everything You've Ever Imagined
- By: Don Mann, Kraig Becker
- Narrated by: Don Mann
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 64
For the last decade, decorated Navy SEAL, accomplished athlete, and bestselling author Don Mann has been traveling across the country giving motivational talks and in the process inspiring hundreds with the secrets behind his awe-inspiring achievements. In Reaching beyond Boundaries, Mann brings his much sought-after wisdom to the audiobook. As an elite Navy SEAL, Mann performed seemingly impossible tasks on a regular basis. Here he details the lessons he learned from his training and shows how the rest of us can apply those teachings to our daily lives.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Always hire a professional...
- By Chris C on 08-16-19
By: Don Mann, and others
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Life Lived Wild
- Adventures at the Edge of the Map (Patagonia)
- By: Rick Ridgeway
- Narrated by: Rick Ridgeway
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 302
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 272
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Story5 out of 5 stars 270
At the beginning of his memoir Life Lived Wild: Adventures at the Edge of the Map, Rick Ridgeway tells us that if you add up all his many expeditions, he’s spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents: “And most of that in small tents pitched in the world’s most remote regions.” It’s not a boast so much as an explanation. Whether at elevation or raising a family back at sea level, those years taught him, he writes, “to distinguish matters of consequence from matters of inconsequence.” He leaves it to his listeners to do the final sort of which is which.
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1 out of 5 stars
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The hypocrisy and boasting ego. Blood boiling.
- By Amazon Customer on 12-30-21
By: Rick Ridgeway
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Run!
- 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss
- By: Dean Karnazes
- Narrated by: Daniel May
- Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 315
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 270
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 270
In his follow-up to the best-selling Ultra-Marathon Man, world-renowned ultra marathoner Dean Karnazes chronicles his unbelievable exploits and explorations in gripping detail; Karnazes runs for days on end without rest, across some of the most exotic and inhospitable places on earth, including the Australian Outback, Antarctica, and the back alleys of New Jersey.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great stories. Horrible narrator.
- By Alberto Medellin on 08-20-15
By: Dean Karnazes
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On the Nose
- A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite's Most Iconic Climb
- By: Hans Florine, Jayme Moye
- Narrated by: Hans Florine
- Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 271
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 241
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 240
Hans Florine is a big-wall climbing legend in his own time. He holds the speed record on the Nose route of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite cliff in Yosemite Valley that's considered the Everest of the rock-climbing world. But Florine's story is not one of super-human athletic prowess; it's one of persistence and dogged determination. In 30 years of climbing, he's ascended the Nose a mind-blowing, death-defying 100 times, more than anyone else ever has, and most likely ever will. In On the Nose, Florine describes the most dangerous, pivotal, and inspirational of those climbs.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Techno music?
- By Reviewer Al on 11-01-18
By: Hans Florine, and others
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Runner’s World Race Everything
- How to Conquer Any Race at Any Distance in Any Environment and Have Fun Doing It
- By: Bart Yasso, Erin Strout, David Willey - foreword
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 124
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 113
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 112
Millions of runners around the country are interested in special experiences, whether it means running a bucket-list event like the world's largest marathon (New York City), or competing in beautiful and challenging locales such as Rome or Death Valley. There is no one better to guide these runners than Bart Yasso. As Chief Running Officer at Runner's World, he's run more than 7,000 races, on all seven continents, at every conceivable distance. Whether it's a 5K or half-marathon, he's done it all, and here he presents 50 of his favorite races.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding listen for all runners from the perspective of one of our greats!
- By Vidal on 11-17-17
By: Bart Yasso, and others
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Denali's Howl
- The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak
- By: Andy Hall
- Narrated by: Jim Manchester
- Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,023
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 894
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 890
In 1967, 12 young men attempted to climb Alaska's Mount McKinley—known to the locals as Denali—one of the most popular and deadly mountaineering destinations in the world. Only five survived. Journalist Andy Hall, son of the park superintendent at the time, investigates the tragedy. He spent years tracking down survivors, lost documents, and recordings of radio communications. In Denali's Howl, Hall reveals the full story.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- By David Shear on 07-07-14
By: Andy Hall
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4 out of 5 stars
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Laird Hamilton has been hailed as the world's greatest big-wave surfer. His first book, Force of Nature, allows listeners a rare glimpse inside the unique philosophy that has created his circumstances, and not the other way around. After all, this is a man whose biological father abandoned him shortly after he was born; whose first job was working on a pig farm; who dropped out of school in 11th grade. And then the career decision: surfer.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Definite listen for those looking for “more” (than the obvious/given)
- By Melissa Cribb on 04-03-21
By: Jean Muenchrath
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The Mountain
- My Time on Everest
- By: Ed Viesturs, David Roberts - contributor
- Narrated by: Tom Beyer
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 10
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 8
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In The Mountain, veteran world-class climber and bestselling author Ed Viesturs—the only American to have climbed all fourteen of the world's 8,000-meter peaks—trains his sights on Mount Everest in richly detailed accounts of expeditions that are by turns personal, harrowing, deadly, and inspiring.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good book narrator needs some O2.
- By Amazon Customer on 11-01-23
By: Ed Viesturs, and others
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No Way Down
- Life and Death on K2
- By: Graham Bowley
- Narrated by: Sam Breen
- Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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In the tradition of Into Thin Air and Touching the Void, No Way Down by New York Times reporter Graham Bowley is the harrowing account of the worst mountain climbing disaster on K2, second to Everest in height . . . but second to no peak in terms of danger. From tragic deaths to unbelievable stories of heroism and survival, No Way Down is an amazing feat of storytelling and adventure writing, and, in the words of explorer and author Sir Ranulph Fiennes, "the closest you can come to being on the summit of K2 on that fateful day."
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5 out of 5 stars
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enthralling!
- By VallejoBrawler on 04-17-24
By: Graham Bowley
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The Last Season
- By: Eric Blehm
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,164
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,829
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,830
Destined to become a classic of adventure literature, The Last Season examines the extraordinary life of legendary backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson and his mysterious disappearance in California's unforgiving Sierra Nevada - mountains as perilous as they are beautiful. Eric Blehm's masterful work is a gripping detective story interwoven with the riveting biography of a complicated, original, and wholly fascinating man.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Well Written Character Study of an NPS Ranger
- By Kathy in CA on 06-23-16
By: Eric Blehm
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Unforgiving
- Lessons from the Fall
- By: Lindsey Jacobellis
- Narrated by: Abby Craden
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4
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Story5 out of 5 stars 4
On February 16, 2006, twenty-year old American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis was poised to win the first gold medal in women’s snowboardcross, a sport making its Olympic debut. With a seemingly insurmountable lead over the other competitors, Lindsey only needed a clean run for the gold medal to be hers. But as the five-time world champion entered the last 100 meters the unthinkable happened: choosing to add a little flair to the run, she grabbed the back edge of her board—then lost her balance and fell.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Such an inspiration
- By Amazon Customer on 01-11-24
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A Fine Line
- Searching for Balance Among Mountains
- By: Graham Zimmerman
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13
Zimmerman writes of the exhilaration he feels while climbing but also the painful realization that summiting at all costs is an outdated model. As A Fine Line traces Graham's journey, mountain lovers everywhere will see themselves in this coming-of-age story of adventure and personal reckoning.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Too much politics
- By G on 04-08-24
By: Graham Zimmerman
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Winter Swimming
- The Nordic Way Towards a Healthier and Happier Life
- By: Dr Susanna Søberg, Elizabeth DeNoma - translator
- Narrated by: Lucy Paterson
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Whether in lake, lido, river or sea, we know the benefits of swimming outdoors and in nature—environmentally friendly and accessible, it can influence our happiness, our energy and our inner tranquillity. Winter Swimming takes this one step further, as contact with cold water all year round can also have a significant positive impact on our physical health, confidence and well-being. Danish scientist Susanna Søberg leads us step by step into the icy water and explains the 'cold-shock response', the massive endorphin rush as our body reacts and adapts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The knowledge
- By yulia avdeeva on 04-26-24
By: Dr Susanna Søberg, and others
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- PC
- 12-29-22
outstanding, informational, deep
Outstanding book. Not only was it information, but surprisingly deep. It offered great insight into the worlds of back country skiing, alpinism, racing, etc, some great safety tips, but also an awful lot of self reflection and wisdom. I did not expect so much to come out of such a book, bit then again, mountaineering and what it takes to do extreme sports can teach many life lessons that extend beyond those particular activities.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-22-22
Must listen, read, and own a copy!
I really love Jeremy’s gratitude, perspective and optimism for the mountains! Jones really lays down his life story with humbling experiences and writes a great tip and tactical style book. Choose your adventure. Know your ability and limits. Respect the mountains. Great book for everyone!
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- nathan
- 11-09-22
So good
Jeremy is the man!awesome hearing these stories. Just the perfect amount of stoke pre season!
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- Brian
- 12-12-22
JJ is such a gift go the snow sports community
I enjoyed getting more insight into some of the trips we have seen on video. Great stuff.
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- Chris A Pieper
- 11-23-22
The Backcountry book I always wanted
Must read for anyone who spends time in the Backcountry. Great philosophy, tips, and an entertaining read.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-22-23
A must for any snowboarder
Great audiobook about life long snowboarding and fitness. I appreciate the positivity about improving as a riding beyond just park riding.
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- Zack Myers
- 03-26-24
Excellent!
Makes me want to be a better human, partner and conservationist but I do love me some steak.
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- Kristina
- 02-22-23
Fun, informative and deep
Great book with generally great narration. Two easily avoidable narration mistakes: Bode Miller pronunciation and 5.14 grade reading. Otherwise, awesome all-round. Makes me like Jones even more.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-09-23
Spectacular book!
This book has tons of great information and it is something I will re-read every year. I highly recommend it but beware it will cause you to start dreaming of snow!
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- Samuel
- 12-03-23
Self-absorbed and dry writing.
We know Jeremy. You are awesome and have a lot of time in the mountains. But the book is a boring how-to.
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