{"product_id":"the-challenge-of-rainier-40th-anniversary-a-record-of-the-explorations-and-ascents-triumphs-and-tragedies-on-the-northwests-greatest-mountain-9781594855207","title":"The Challenge of Rainier, 40th Anniversary: A Record of the Explorations and Ascents, Triumphs and Tragedies on the Northwest's Greatest Mountain","description":"* Featuring 125 photos, 90 illustrations, and 15 maps\u003cbr\u003e* Original cover art by \u003cstrong\u003eDee Molenaar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginally published in 1971, \u003cem\u003eThe Challenge of Rainier\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic in mountaineering reference and literature, long considered the definitive work on the climbing history of Mount Rainier. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor \u003cstrong\u003eDee Molenaar \u003c\/strong\u003ecovers geology, glaciology, and climate; early climbs dating before 1900; the pioneering efforts on over 35 routes in winter and summer; notable summit climbs; mountain tragedies on the steep slopes; and the guides who have led summit seekers over the years. For the 40th anniversary edition new information includes more recent ascents, rescues, mountain guides, and climbing trends; updated statistics through 2010; and a new foreword by famed climber (and former Rainier guide) Ed Viesturs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mountaineers Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781594855207\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 430\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.05h x 6.07w x 1.05d","brand":"Dee Molenaar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44608332169397,"sku":"9781594855207","price":21.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_8dcb7af4-facd-411a-91bd-cb5ae06ee2a0.jpg?v=1725374237","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-challenge-of-rainier-40th-anniversary-a-record-of-the-explorations-and-ascents-triumphs-and-tragedies-on-the-northwests-greatest-mountain-9781594855207","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}