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Getting High
- The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal
- Narrated by: Bill Walker
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Categories: Travel & Tourism
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Publisher's Summary
What is the best way for the average person to authentically experience the world's greatest mountain range - the Himalayas? Fortunately, there is now a good answer. The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is the most popular footpath in Asia. Its genius lies in its design. Trekkers wind their way around and along some of the world's greatest peaks, ultimately getting near 18,000 feet, without ever having to do any 'technical climbing'. This Circuit is widely considered one of the world's great treks, and mortals from all around the world are coming to Nepal for the unique chance to 'get high'. Bill Walker ('Skywalker') struggled his way through the Annapurna Circuit in 2012. He has written this entertaining tale of his journey in this land of Sherpas, cold, altitude, and rushing water.
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- Nanc3
- 11-30-14
Hearing it made me feel like I was there.
What made the experience of listening to Getting High the most enjoyable?
It was an easy and compelling listen, held my attention, and had a quality of tolerance and appreciation for the place and people. And, the author has a great sense of humor.
What did you like best about this story?
It made the trek come alive and made me want to go and do it myself.
What about Bill Walker’s performance did you like?
His style of reading was expressive and easy to keep on listening to, and.had a nice liveliness to it.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
Any additional comments?
Great book. I would highly recommend it, especially to anyone who likes to hike!
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- Beth Ann Mccune
- 10-07-20
Too much complaining
I tried several times to listen to this book. I did not care for the narrator and the way he read the book. Still, I tried to get through that and listen to the story. After 3 chapters of the author's whining and complaining I gave up.
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- Laurie White
- 04-10-20
Enjoyed another Bill Walker experience!
My idea of a perfect trail story includes terrain, history, personal experience, interesting people along the way. Bill hits them all every time. Thanks Bill for "taking us along"
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- alan hosch
- 03-05-20
Great Story
It's a very enjoyable book with lots of useful information about trekking the Annapurna Circuit Trail.
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- Domonic Webster
- 08-01-19
it was ok.
This book was ok. I just wish he didn't whine so much. the self hate gets old after a while.
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- Chris
- 05-01-19
Did not disappoint
The third of Skywalker's books that I have read. This one is just as good as all the others. I still find myself sitting in my parked car listening to the book not wanting to turn it off.
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- Jan
- 03-10-19
Nice story about an interesting trekking in Nepal.
nice story about a Nepal trek, full of interesting anekdotes. maybe the English is too good and fast for non English native speakers, sometimes a bit difficult to understand for me...
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- stampmom9 Dawn Gallop
- 11-05-17
We both enjoyed
A great way to enjoy the Annapurna Circuit. I really appreciate Skywalker and his narrative abilities. Thanks
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- Ankit
- 09-27-17
true and captivating
As a Nepali man, I find Bill's account of travel in Annapurna circuit and ABC to be true and captivating. I liked listening about his perception of Nepal and Nepali as a foreigner to the mountainous way of life. I would recommend travellers to ask (or demand in writing) their trekking company about how much is being paid to their giudes and porters. Unfortunately, guides and porters get underpaid all the time, which doesn't work well for the tourists paying high prices and the workers who have to put in blood and sweat to keep the tourists safe and satisfied. Also, please book your guides in advance. I believe there is a law now stipulating that all foreigners in Nepal should have a company helping them so they don't get into trouble. In any case, it was fun to hear Bill's experience. Keep up the good work.
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- mr kieran j murphy
- 06-07-17
Annapurna trekking from a non mountaineer
A good story about Annapurna and Nepal from someone who is not there to climb the mountains, but to walk the trails.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-08-19
Getting high the Annapurna circuit in nepal
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book and at times it felt like I was there with Bill. I couldn’t pick a better narrator for this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-15-18
Great Personal Anecdote of Annapurna Trekking
As an aspiring Annapurna trekker, Bill's insight proved to be a good first hand account on both the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp. Great listen and informative. On a more detailed note, I think that Bill could handle the situation with his Porter better than letting himself to get ripped off like that.
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- Lara
- 03-28-17
Awesome book to read before going to Annapurna!
I read this twice, before and after doing ABC and EBC. It really captures what it’s like trekking in the Himalayas and I can’t wait to do the Circuit next. It was great listening to it in the long walks I was taking in preparation for my own trek!