Describes two solo attempts to climb Denali (Mount McKinley), North America's highest mountain. At 6194 meters (20,320 feet) above sea level, Denali presents tremendous obstacles to climbers, as well as sublime beauty.
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"...reminiscent of Joe Simpson's Touching the Void...no-nonsense prose and gorgeous photography convey a memorable sense of journey." -- The Climbing Art
"...this book offers the hope that the future of climbing can be as glorious as its past..." -- The American Alpine Journal
"Ed Darack's solo climb is a metaphor for the values that adventure and mountain exploration should always preserve." -- Galen Rowell
"...this book offers the hope that the future of climbing can be as glorious as its past..." -- The American Alpine Journal
"Ed Darack's solo climb is a metaphor for the values that adventure and mountain exploration should always preserve." -- Galen Rowell
About the Author
Ed Darack is a photographer, writer and cartographer based out of Colorado and California. He began pursuing photography and writing professionally during his work at the University of California at Davis. He received a bachelor of science in physical geography in 1993 and then continued his creative work full time. He has published a large line of notecards, posters, and his first book, 6194 Denali Solo. He has lectured to a wide array of distinguished organizations, including the Explorers' Club, the Sierra Club, the New York Academy of Sciences, and many others.
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I'm an independent writer and photographer. My photography is represented through Corbis and Science Faction Images. Victory Point is my fourth book. I publish articles on a wide variety of subjects in an array of magazines. As well, my photography covers a broad spectrum of subject matter. My web site is www.darack.com.
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