Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire

Among the most dangerous mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today's high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this book offers extensive and intimate profiles of people who found trouble on New Hampshire's Presidential Range, from the nineteenth century through present day. Veteran journalist Nicholas Howe draws on his investigative skills and familiarity with the mountains of his childhood to create this gripping collection. The result is a compelling story about our changing relationship with the mountains we love and the risks they pose. This Tenth Anniversary Edition includes an Afterword from Nicholas Howe, with commentary on how our relationship with the Presidential Range has evolved over the last decade.

About the author

Nicholas Howe has been a journalist since 1977. His widely-published work focuses on outdoor recreation and history.

Product details

• Authors: Nicholas Howe
• Publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2009
• EAN: 9781934028322
• ISBN: 978-1-934028-32-2
• No. of pages: 302
• Dimensions: 151 mm x 228 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 483 g
• Subject: Guides > Sport > Other sports disciplines