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Distant Peaks
A Journey through Cultures & Conquests

by Peter A. Len



      Having read a number of books by professional climbers, including Ed Viesturs' No Shortcut To the Top, it was an interesting change to read a book by an amateur climber who has done lesser climbs but has great enthusiasm.

He is someone with good physical conditioning, but definitely not a super-alpinest. He climbs peaks that are well known, such as the Grand Teton, the Matterhorn, Mount Blanc, and several volcanic peaks in South America.

His book is detailed, and goes into the experience of guided climbs in such a way that would make anyone who was interested in attempting the same thing have a good idea of what is required.  His experiences, not all good, are well expressed.

It is clear from the book that Len loves climbing and that he feels his life has been enriched by his experiences.

I was particularly interested in his climb in Kenya.  It is a climb that I have not read about previously, and its remoteness is very different from that of such famous mountains as Everest.  The native guides certainly are not as highly regarded, nor paid as well as the Sherpas, which is a shame because it is clear that they truly know the mountain and can climb it as no one else can.

The Book

Millennial Mind Publishing
January 25, 2008
Paperback
1589824601 / 978-1589824607
Non-Fiction / Climbing
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The Reviewer

Sarah Bewley
Reviewed 2008
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