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The high Sierra : a love story / by Robinson, Kim Stanley,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.'The High Sierra' is an intimate, panoramic journey through the Sierra Nevada, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, according to bestselling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson. It tells the story of Robinson's more than 100 trips to the California mountain range over 50 years. Includes over 100 photos and maps.
Subjects: Robinson, Kim Stanley;

Ten animals in Antarctica : a counting book / by Court, Moira.; Court, Moira.Antarctica.;
"Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest continent in the world, with icy deserts, mountain ranges, and volcanoes-some buried deep under the ice. Antarctica is home to some amazing and unique animals. How many can you count?"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Counting books.;

Climb your mountain : everyday lessons from an extraordinary life / by Fiennes, Ranulph,Sir,1944-author.;
"'Life is too short to waste time on second-class ambitions. Go for the big ones.' Now in his late seventies, Sir Ranulph Fiennes looks back on a lifetime of exploration, and draws powerful, inspiring lessons that we can all use when faced by the tribulations of everyday life. Having crossed both Polar ice caps on foot, climbed Everest and the Eiger, served in the SAS and circumnavigated the world along its polar axis--a 53,000 mile odyssey that has never been repeated--'Ran' looks back from the summit of an incredible life and teaches us how to: lLearn self-discipline, and master fear; plan for success, and make your own luck; learn from failure and strive to succeed; keep going, whatever life throws at you"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Fiennes, Ranulph, Sir, 1944-; Explorers;

A sky of emerald stars / by Mulford, A. K.,author.;
"From bestselling author of The High Mountain Court A.K. Mulford comes the second enchanting book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy trilogy-A SKY OF EMERALD STARS continues wolf-shifter Calla's journey and explores a new story-Sadie's-as kingdoms clash with war on the horizon and pack politics threatens to disrupt what Calla and Grae have built, both for themselves, and Aotreas"--
Subjects: Queer fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Courts and courtiers; Gender-nonconforming people; Imaginary places; Kidnapping; Magic; Man-woman relationships; Shapeshifting; Wolves;

Stormbound / by Alvarez, Jennifer Lynn.;
Star has moved his herd of refugee pegasi to the coast to escape the Mountain Herd and the bitter memories of the past, and as head stallion it is up to him to protect and lead them--but the freezing storms of winter are coming, old enemies are seeking revenge, and an ancient adversary has awoken from sleep.Ages 8-12.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Fantasy fiction.; Animals, Mythical; Responsibility;

Following Atticus : forty-eight high peaks, one little dog, and an extraordinary friendship / by Ryan, Tom.;
Subjects: Ryan, Tom.; Dog owners; Dogs; Human-animal relationships; Mountaineers;
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The Third Pole : mystery, obsession, and death on Mount Everest / by Synnott, Mark,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Veteran climber Mark Synnott never planned on climbing Mount Everest, but a hundred-year mystery lured him into an expedition--and an awesome history of passionate adventure, chilling tragedy, and human aspiration unfolded"--
Subjects: Irvine, Andrew, 1902-1924.; Synnott, Mark.; Mount Everest Expedition (1924); Mountaineering expeditions; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountaineers;

The two lost mountains / by Reilly, Matthew,author.;
Against all the odds, Jack West Jr found the Three Secret Cities but at a heartbreaking cost. His beloved daughter Lily, it appeared, was slaughtered by Sphinx in a cruel ancient ritual. With his rivals far ahead of him, Jack must now get to one of the five iron mountains - two of which have never been found - and perform a mysterious feat known only as 'The Fall'. Although what is this object on the moon that is connected to it? Amid all this, Jack will discover that a new player has entered the race, a general so feared by the four legendary kingdoms they had him locked away in their deepest dungeon. Only now this general has escaped and he has a horrifying plan of his own.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); End of the world; Imaginary wars and battles; Quests (Expeditions);

At the mountain's edge / by Graham, Genevieve,author.;
"From bestselling author Genevieve Graham comes a sweeping new historical novel of love, tragedy, and redemption set during the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. In 1897, the discovery of gold in the desolate reaches of the Yukon has the world abuzz with excitement, and thousands of prospectors swarm to the north seeking riches the likes of which have never been seen before. For Liza Peterson and her family, the gold rush is a chance for them to make a fortune by moving their general store business from Vancouver to Dawson City, the only established town in the Yukon. For Constable Ben Turner, a recent recruit of the North-West Mounted Police, upholding the law in a place overrun with guns, liquor, prostitutes, and thieves is an opportunity to escape a dark past and become the man of integrity he has always wanted to be. But the long, difficult journey over icy mountain passes and whitewater rapids is much more treacherous than Liza or Ben imagined, and neither is completely prepared for the forbidding north. As Liza's family nears the mountain's peak, a catastrophe strikes with fatal consequences, and not even the NWMP can help. Alone and desperate, Liza finally reaches Dawson City, only to find herself in a different kind of peril. Meanwhile, Ben, wracked with guilt over the accident on the trail, sees the chance to make things right. But just as love begins to grow, new dangers arise, threatening to separate the couple forever. Inspired by history as rich as the Klondike's gold, At the Mountain's Edge is an epic tale of romance and adventure about two people who must let go of the past not only to be together, but also to survive."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; North West Mounted Police (Canada); Gold mines and mining; Man-woman relationships;

I survived the Wellington avalanche, 1910 / by Tarshis, Lauren.; Dawson, Scott.;
Includes bibliographical references."The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had no choice but to wait out the storm. But the storm didn't stop. One day passed, then two, three...six days. The snow turned to rain. Then, just after midnight on March 1, a lightning storm struck the mountain, sending a ten-foot-high wave of snow barreling down the mountain"--Provided by publisher.Appeals to 3rd-5th graders.Reading level Grade 4.LSC
Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Historical fiction.; Avalanches; Blizzards; Survival;

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