Monte Recommends: Mountain Adventure

Reconnect with nature on these mountain journies.  

 

Banner in the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman

A boy dares to take on the task the killed his father, climbing to the top of the Alps. Rudi starts his journey without his family's blessing because he must fill this inner need. 

Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier

On the cusp of the Civil War, two strangers may be falling in love. Timing separates them, but the only thing keeping them alive might be their longing for one another. 

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The Kid Who Climbed Everest by Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls takes on the challenge of climbing Everest after healing from a failed parachute accident. This book follows his race to the summit and explains in great detail what is required to acclimate (multiple climbs up and down from camp to camp). 

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Sherpa (DVD) directed by Jennifer Peedom

Follow the legacy and growth of the industry that the Sherpa people must acclimate to. 

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Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

In the Appalachian mountains, follow the story of three folks who help the reader reconnect deeply with nature. 

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