Snowblind by Daniel Arnold - ISBN: 9781619024533
Paperback

Snowblind

Stories of Alpine Obsession

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    17 March 2015

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Summary

In this powerful debut story collection, veteran travel write and climber Daniel Arnold brings to life the men and women-complete with their scars and dark corners-whose lives are defined by the mountains they climb. The characters who populate Snowblind are obsessed with the jagged beauty and driven by the physical ricks of dangerous summits. Their climbs end not on heights, but in the psychological aftermath, when their compulsions crash back into reality.Deep in Alaska, a fanatic soloist s…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781619024533
ISBN-10:1619024535
Author:Daniel Arnold
Publisher:Counterpoint
Imprint:Counterpoint
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:17 March 2015
Weight:341g
Dimensions:228mm x 152mm
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Critics Review

Praise for Snowblind “gripping short stories…Arnold takes the reader to famous spots

Praise for Snowblind “Arnold departs from nonfiction storytelling to debut his first short story collection. The result is an impressive exploration of the souls of mountaineers…The reading is nerve-racking but well worth the trip.”–Stanford Magazine “gripping short stories…Arnold takes the reader to famous spots–K2, Aconcagua–but it’s the personal stories that really compel.”–Sacramento Bee “Arnold really knows how to write a spellbinder. Once readers open this collection of eight short stories and novellas, they will not want to put it down. Arnold’s mastery of voice is exceptional…This may well be a popular book. Its stories will appeal to fans of alpine and other extreme sports.”–Booklist “a gutsy, up-close look at mountain climbing…[In] rich language … Arnold has crafted a fierce book for those who know the game–and for the rest of us, who can vicariously push through our fears of the wild.” –Kirkus Starred Review Praise for Early Days in the Range of Light: “Dan has done something unique in climbing histories–he went back in time–first, by ferreting out and suffusing himself with ancient lore, then by forgoing modern equipment, and finally by retracing the finger- and footholds used by the first climbers.” –Peter Croft “Ever wish you could travel back to climbing’s early days and follow the earliest first-ascent visionaries? This fantasy comes to life … In this elegant narrative.” –Climbing Magazine “A spirited journey … This well-written memoir and travelogue should find a welcome home in many climbing collections.” –Kirkus “With great originality and insight … This is a splendid chronicle of early climbing in the Sierra Nevada.” –Royal Robbins

About The Author

Daniel Arnold

Daniel Arnold began climbing the Pacific Rim volcanoes and basalt crags of his native Portland as a teenager and went on to climb throughout North and South America. His work has appeared in Rock + Ice, ZYZZYVA, and The Mountain Gazette. His two books are Salt to Summit and Early Days in the Range of Light. He lives and climbs in Sonora, CA.

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