Ways to the Sky: A Historical Guide to North American Mountaineering

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Summary: An informed and informative historical survey of mountaineer
Review: Ways To The Sky: A Historical Guide To North American Mountaineering by experienced mountainner, expert mountain guide, accomplished photographer and cartographer Andy Selters provides contemporary readers with an informed and informative historical survey of mountaineering in North America. From evidence of ancient Native American ascents, to profiles of more than 40 historical mountain routes, to the stories of dedicated exploratory climbers who challenged the most demanding mountain routes, and much more, Ways To The Sky is a fascinating tour for mountaineering practitioners and armchair travelers alike. A wealth of historical black-and-white photographs, many previously unpublished, embellish this involving and fact-filled survery.