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“A splendid chronicle of early climbing in the Sierra Nevada.” —Royal Robbins
It’s 1873. Gore-Tex shells and aluminum climbing gear are a century away, but the high mountains still call to those with a spirit of adventure. Imagine the stone in your hands and thousands of feet of open air below you, with only a wool jacket to weather a storm and no rope to catch a fall.
Daniel Arnold did more than imagine—he spent three years retracing the steps of his climbing forefathers, and in Early Days in the Range of Light, he tells their riveting stories. From 1864 to 1931, the Sierra Nevada witnessed some of the most audacious climbing of all time. In the spirit of his predecessors, Arnold carried only rudimentary equipment: no ropes, no harness, no specialized climbing shoes. Sometimes he left his backpack and sleeping bag behind as well, and, like John Muir, traveled for days with only a few pounds of food rolled into a sack slung over his shoulder. In an artful blend of history, biography, nature, and adventure writing, Arnold brings to life the journeys and the terrain traveled. In the process he uncovers the motivations that drove an extraordinary group of individuals to risk so much for airy summits and close contact with bare stone and snow.
“Ever wish you could travel back to climbing’s early days and follow the earliest first-ascent visionaries? This fantasy comes to life . . . in this elegant narrative.“ —Climbing Magazine
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Embark on a journey through time with "Early Days in the Range of Light: Encounters with Legendary Mountaineers." This captivating book takes you back to 1873, where the lure of the high mountains called to those seeking adventure. With vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling, author Daniel Arnold retraces the steps of his climbing forefathers, immersing you in their riveting stories of bravery and determination.
Step into the shoes of these audacious climbers who conquered the Sierra Nevada from 1864 to 1931. Imagine the thrill of feeling the stone in your hands, with thousands of feet of open air beneath you. Experience the raw wilderness and unpredictable weather, relying only on a wool jacket to weather a storm. No Gore-Tex shells or modern climbing gear, just pure guts and determination. How far would you go for the adventure of a lifetime?
With every turn of the page, you'll be transported to a time when ropes, harnesses, and specialized climbing shoes were unheard of. In the spirit of his predecessors, Arnold ditched modern equipment and carried only the essentials. Sometimes even leaving behind his backpack and sleeping bag. Follow in the footsteps of John Muir and travel for days with just a few pounds of food rolled into a sack slung over your shoulder.
Experience the exhilaration of conquering nature's challenges, as Arnold skillfully transports you to the breathtaking landscapes and treacherous terrains. From snow-capped summits to bare stone cliffs, you'll discover the motivations that drove these extraordinary individuals to risk it all in pursuit of their dreams.
Don't miss your chance to dive into this captivating blend of history, biography, nature, and adventure writing. "Early Days in the Range of Light" is a must-read for any outdoor enthusiast and lovers of thrilling stories. Begin your journey through the legendary mountaineers' encounters by grabbing your copy today.
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