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Summary: An energetic hike through the history of the Mountaineers
Review: This book will interest anyone who has ever spent any time hiking, climbing, skiing, or just plain admiring our natural surroundings. The Mountaineers is one of the foremost outdoors groups and conservationist leaders in the Pacific Northwest, but you don't need to be a northwesterner or a conservationist to appreciate this book. Kjeldsen's style is energetic and he tells an interesting story, breaking chapters into themes such as the club's inception, climbing, conservation, etc. He also does a good job of not getting too technical in climbing or outdoor jargon. The book has left me with an uncontrollable desire to head on up the nearest mountain! The layout of the book is very attractive with tons of pictures, but I was surprised by the absence of maps. A few maps for those who aren't very familiar with Washington State (and probably for those who are!) showing landmarks, first ascents, mountains, and parks would have made this book even more of a delight. Otherwise, _The Mountaineers: A History_ is a fascinating, fun, light, and interesting read!
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Summary: An energetic hike through the history of the Mountaineers
Review: This book will interest anyone who has ever spent any time hiking, climbing, skiing, or just plain admiring our natural surroundings. The Mountaineers is one of the foremost outdoors groups and conservationist leaders in the Pacific Northwest, but you don't need to be a northwesterner or a conservationist to appreciate this book. Kjeldsen's style is energetic and he tells an interesting story, breaking chapters into themes such as the club's inception, climbing, conservation, etc. He also does a good job of not getting too technical in climbing or outdoor jargon. The book has left me with an uncontrollable desire to head on up the nearest mountain! The layout of the book is very attractive with tons of pictures, but I was surprised by the absence of maps. A few maps for those who aren't very familiar with Washington State (and probably for those who are!) showing landmarks, first ascents, mountains, and parks would have made this book even more of a delight. Otherwise, _The Mountaineers: A History_ is a fascinating, fun, light, and interesting read!
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