Author Interview: Mark Synnott – The Third Pole

Why would a world-class big wall climber who had zero interest in the Mallory & Irvine Everest story go there in 2019 to look for his body? Author Interview: Mark Synnott – The Third Pole. It’s another great book that weaves history and modern-day technology to investigate the greatest mountaineering mystery.

Author Interview: Jim Davidson – The Next Everest

The regular readers of my blog and social media don’t need an introduction to Jim Davidson. We met in 2001 and have been great friends and climbing partners almost ever since. I consider him a mentor who has taught me a lot about ice and rock climbing, general mountaineering, and life. Recently I had the […]

The Next Everest by Jim Davidson: A Book Review

The regular readers of my blog and social media don’t need an introduction to Jim Davidson. We met in 2001 and have been great friends and climbing partners almost ever since. I consider him a mentor who has taught me a lot about ice and rock climbing, general mountaineering, and life. Recently I had the opportunity to review his new book, “The Next Everest.” Oh my, what a read.