Heart Like a Mountain: A Young Woman’s Climb of North America’s Highest Peak

In 1979 at the age of 19, Suraj Holzwarth became the youngest woman to summit Denali, North America's highest peak. In this riveting memoir, Suraj shares a spirited account of the 30-day expedition, which began in the Peters Hills, leading through some of Alaska's most remote wilderness before reaching Denali's Base Camp. Eighty pounds of gear on her back, she and her team bushwhacked through mosquito-infested alders, forded raging glacial rivers, navigated quicksand, rocky moraines, and crevassed glaciers. The team faced 100 mph winds, subzero temperatures, crevasse falls, altitude sickness, and failing equipment. In this inspiring journey, Suraj shows us how to dream big at a young age, how to engage one's passion, trust one's gut, overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles and live life to the fullest. Suraj's strength, heart, and determination, as well as her deep love, awe, and wonder for the mountains shine through this remarkable story.
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Author/Artist:Holzwarth, Suraj
Binding: Paperback
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