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In High Places

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Book Synopsis: What does a dad with near-zero athletic ability do to create quality time with his two energetic young sons? Well, in Burt Falk's case, after reading an article in a local paper about a man who just completed climbing 100 Southern California peaks, he thought, "Hey, I can put one foot ahead of the other. What a great idea." And thus in 1971 began Falk's climbing adventures. Now, more than 55 years later and with almost 800 summits to his credit, come his full, unexpurgated, sometimes humorous, sometimes not, memories of his lofty adventures. *** The climbing essays in this book describe adventuring in far-flung corners of the world, including: > Climbing Maui's Puu Kukui, the wettest places on earth on some years. > Sitting out nine blizzard days while on a 25-day ascent of Denali > Making a first ascent in the Chilean Andes > Swimming in a lake full of jellyfish in Palau > Experiencing a fellow climber's death in the Soviet Pamirs > Making high point ascents on several rarely-visited islands: Pitcairn, Easter, Yap, American & Independent Samoa, Tristan de Cuhna, St. Helena, Ascension. > Enjoying climbing with family members, including four grandchildren, on many highpoint ascents: New York State's Mt.Marcy (Falk's 50th state highpoint), Fuji, Mt. Vesuvius, Mt.Etna, Mt. Obama in Antigua, and, most recently, Midzor, Serbia's highest.

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Experience the thrilling and heartwarming adventures of Burt Falk in his captivating book, "In High Places". As a dad with limited athletic abilities, Falk embarked on a journey to bond with his energetic sons. Inspired by a newspaper article, he discovered the world of climbing and never looked back.

With over 55 years of climbing experience and nearly 800 summits under his belt, Falk shares his unexpurgated memoirs, filled with tales that will keep you hooked from the first page to the last. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or simply love a good adventure, this book is a must-read.

Travel with Falk as he takes you to remote corners of the globe, including the wettest places on Earth - Maui's Puu Kukui. Join him as he braves blizzard days on his ascent of Denali, makes a groundbreaking first ascent in the Chilean Andes, and swims fearlessly in a lake teeming with jellyfish in Palau.

But it's not just about the unparalleled natural beauty and adrenaline-pumping challenges. Falk candidly shares his personal experiences, from the heartwarming moments climbing with family, including his four grandchildren, to the heart-wrenching loss of a fellow climber in the Soviet Pamirs.

Don't miss out on the chance to be inspired and entertained by "In High Places" and discover why Falk's climbing adventures have captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Order your copy today and embark on an incredible journey that will leave you longing for your very own high point ascents.

Order now to experience the thrill of adventure firsthand!

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