{"product_id":"9781594855214","title":"The Challenge of Rainier, 40th Anniversary: A Record of the Explorations and Ascents, Triumphs and Tragedies on the Northwest's Greatest Mountain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e to download the first chapter of \u003cem\u003eThe Challenge of Rainier, 40th Anniversary Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* Special 40th anniversary edition\u003cbr\u003e* 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountaineers Books, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133393256688,"sku":"9781594855214","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781594855214_p0.jpg?v=1763809755","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781594855214","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}