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Breaking Trail : A Climbing Life
Breaking Trail A Climbing Life
Author: Arlene Blum
Arlene Blum is a legendary trailblazer by any measure. Defying the climbing establishment of the 1970s, she led the first teams of women on successful ascents of Mt. McKinley and Annapurna, and was the first American woman to attempt Mt. Everest. In her long, adventurous career, she has played a leading role in more than twenty expeditions and f...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780743258463
ISBN-10: 0743258460
Publication Date: 9/20/2005
Pages: 336
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Publisher: Scribner
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This is a compelling story about a woman who takes the reader to the beautiful, exciting, and sometimes terrifying world of mountain climbing. Her inspiring story is as much about leadership as it is about living life to its fullest; overcoming obstacles to reach one's own personal goals. It's a great book!
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I liked this book. Besides the climbing aspect of it, she tells about her life and how she got into doing this type of thing The book is well written and keeps your interest throughout. If you are into this type of genre you will enjoy this book and it is well worth the read.


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