Appalachia Winter/Spring 2005 Author:Appalachian Mountain Club Books For more than 100 years, Appalachia, America's longest running journal of mountaineering and conservation, has entertained with exciting stories of adventure among the world's mountain peaks. Now, for the first time, Appalachia is available without a subscription. Published biannually, Appalachia is perfect reading for outdo... more »or lovers, dedicated mountaineers, conservation-minded individuals, and armchair adventurers alike, whether they live in Alaska or New Hampshire. Inside every issue readers will find moving essays of personal experiences in the outdoors, nature-inspired poetry, and fascinating accident reports that illustrate the do's and don'ts for safe outdoor adventure.
In the winter/spring issue, readers will join three novices on their last day of a ten-day ice climbing course as they practice their skills in New Hampshire's White Mountains. We'll journey to Yosemite Valley for a hike to Camp 4, while learning about the Valley's history along the way. And we'll share an interview with the late Fran Belcher, former AMC
executive director, as he reflects on a lifetime in the outdoors.« less