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In 2006 Kit DesLauriers made history by becoming the first person to climb--and then ski--from the summit of each continent's highest mountain, the famed Seven Summits. Centered on this quest, her book Higher Love represents a hero's journey, rich with personal insights, life-threatening consequences, and a thrilling crescendo. Spanning seven continents in just two years, this deeply personal memoir recounts Kit's initially secret journey that would change her life forever. From braving Antarctica's bone-chilling temperatures to trudging through an African rainforest, from corn snow on the slopes of Australia to blue ice on Everest, Kit leads you up each mountain and gives you a heart-racing ride back down. This candid, fast-paced story shows how inspiration, teamwork, and honoring our true nature blazes the trail to every summit, on or off the mountain. --
About the author
Kit DesLauriers is a world-class athlete, wife, mother, and woman on a mission to serve the planet by raising awareness of climate change and working to preserve and protect our wild habitats. In her self-appointed role of "planetary park ranger," she's an ambassador for 1% for the Planet, member of Protect Our Winters Riders Alliance, and a board member for the American Alpine Club and Alaska Wilderness League. She lives in Teton Village, Wyoming, with her husband and two daughters.
