Desperate Steps: Life, Death, and Choices Made in the

Desperate Steps: Life, Death, and Choices Made in the Mountains of the Northeast

In the backcountry, a single piece of gear could mean the difference between a comfortable night under the stars and a harrowing tale to tell once you're home. Or it could mean that you don't make it home at all.

In this all-new collection from the publisher of Not Without Peril and No Limits But the Sky, author Peter W. Kick recounts twenty true tales of backcountry misadventure and misfortune, including incidents along the famed Appalachian Trail, and seeks the lessons learned in each. From close-calls to unsolved mysteries, these stories illuminate the realities faced by outdoorspeople across the Northeast. Weather is unpredictable. The best laid plans go awry. And in the worst of times, even the best decision may not be enough to turn the tides.

In the tradition of Appalachia journal's renowned "Accidents" section, Kick reports on the facts as they were known on the groundâ€•with the help of first-hand accounts of victims, families, witnesses, and Search-and-Rescue professionals. As each story unfolds, Kick and his sources in the SAR community offer a retrospective analysis to help readers discover for themselves what went wrong and how disasters, big and small, might be averted in the future. Route maps and photos further bring each misadventure to life. Readers who immerse themselves in these near misses, methodical searches, and the gut-wrenching clarity of hindsight will be better prepared for whatever the wilderness brings.
Country USA
Brand Appalachian Mountain Club
Manufacturer Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white halftones, maps
ReleaseDate 2015-12-15
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781628420098

Country	USA
Brand	Appalachian Mountain Club
Manufacturer	Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white halftones, maps
ReleaseDate	2015-12-15
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781628420098

Desperate Steps: Life, Death, and Choices Made in the Mountains of the Northeast