Peak Experiences: Danger, Death, and Daring in the Mountains of the Northeast

TFR · 11-30-2012, 07:13 AM

Just ordered mine!

Here is a link to the series of Carol White's "Peak Experience" Books.

In addition to writing guide books, Carol and her husband Dave have done the Winter 35, 46, and 48, and serve on the boards of various clubs.

mrsmileyns · 11-30-2012, 09:21 AM

I am about 3/4 of the way through this book. Its great. Stories in there by many forum members (including you and your wife, Neil, Zero-G, and others.)

Many of the stories are quite "sobering" and give you some things to think about in terms of safety, preparation, knowing one's limits, putting ego aside, turning back, etc. So the book is useful in that way.

But even more than that, the stories are written by people who have a passion for the ADK's and outdoors. Reading the book gets me anxious and inspired to go on my next hike. Why is it I can read a story about someone who hiked, got caught in the dark, got lost, and almost died and I think...I can't wait to go climb another peak? Do I need a 12-step fellowship? HA possibly?

mrsmileyns · 11-30-2012, 09:24 AM

oops - I am sorry - you meant the NE book - I was talking about the ADK book - my bad :(

TFR · 11-30-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsmileyns

I am about 3/4 of the way through this book. Its great. Stories in there by many forum members (including you and your wife, Neil, Zero-G, and others.)

Many of the stories are quite "sobering" and give you some things to think about in terms of safety, preparation, knowing one's limits, putting ego aside, turning back, etc. So the book is useful in that way.

But even more than that, the stories are written by people who have a passion for the ADK's and outdoors. Reading the book gets me anxious and inspired to go on my next hike. Why is it I can read a story about someone who hiked, got caught in the dark, got lost, and almost died and I think...I can't wait to go climb another peak? Do I need a 12-step fellowship? HA possibly?

I've heard this is the most 'extreme' of the series, so you ain't seen nothing yet!

Hermit · 12-02-2012, 07:05 AM

Picked up my copy last week,and it's a great book!!! And to top it off some of my good friends have stories in it

idratherbehiking · 12-05-2012, 09:23 PM

Just bought it on the kindle earlier today. Great book so far.

Sam · 01-12-2013, 06:31 PM

Just put an order in!

MtnManJohn · 02-19-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TFR

Just ordered mine!

Here is a link to the series of Carol White's "Peak Experience" Books.

In addition to writing guide books, Carol and her husband Dave have done the Winter 35, 46, and 48, and serve on the boards of various clubs.

I was in the local bookstore last Saturday and came across the book (the only copy left), so I bought it. I've been reading it and it is just an A+ read! The chapters are short but very informative.

11-30-2012, 07:13 AM	#1
TFR Peek-Bagger Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tillson, NY - Avatar: Whiteface Slide Posts: 5,379	Peak Experiences: Danger, Death, and Daring in the Mountains of the Northeast Just ordered mine! Here is a link to the series of Carol White's "Peak Experience" Books. In addition to writing guide books, Carol and her husband Dave have done the Winter 35, 46, and 48, and serve on the boards of various clubs. __________________ Tom Rankin - 5444W - Proud Member #0003 of ADKHP Foundation Volunteer Balsam Lake Mountain President Catskill 3500 Club CEO Views And Brews! Trail maintainer for the Dry Brook Ridge trail from Mill Brook Road to just past the Lean-to

12-05-2012, 09:23 PM	#6
idratherbehiking Consultant Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA Posts: 154	Just bought it on the kindle earlier today. Great book so far. __________________ Working on it: ADK HP 13/46 ADK HPW 6/46 http://www.idratherbehiking80.blogspot.com/ My photos "There's no such thing as failure who keeps trying, coasting near the bottom is the only disgrace." - John Popper

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11-30-2012, 09:21 AM	#2
mrsmileyns Consultant Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Trudging the road of happy destiny. Posts: 294	I am about 3/4 of the way through this book. Its great. Stories in there by many forum members (including you and your wife, Neil, Zero-G, and others.) Many of the stories are quite "sobering" and give you some things to think about in terms of safety, preparation, knowing one's limits, putting ego aside, turning back, etc. So the book is useful in that way. But even more than that, the stories are written by people who have a passion for the ADK's and outdoors. Reading the book gets me anxious and inspired to go on my next hike. Why is it I can read a story about someone who hiked, got caught in the dark, got lost, and almost died and I think...I can't wait to go climb another peak? Do I need a 12-step fellowship? HA possibly?

11-30-2012, 09:24 AM	#3
mrsmileyns Consultant Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Trudging the road of happy destiny. Posts: 294	oops - I am sorry - you meant the NE book - I was talking about the ADK book - my bad :(

12-02-2012, 07:05 AM	#5
Hermit 4833 46r Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Catskills-Avatar 35x12 Catskill grid completed in 07 Posts: 246	Picked up my copy last week,and it's a great book!!! And to top it off some of my good friends have stories in it

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Sam Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 58	Just put an order in!

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