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DescriptionThis is a collection of short writing selected from more than 20 of the world\\\'s best climbing writers. Each piece is prefaced with the author\\\'s own reasons for choosing it, giving the reader a glimpse into the writer\\\'s mind. Author descriptionPat Ament is a well-known and internationally respected rock climber and boulderer. In 1965 and 1966, he pioneered the first climbs of a 5.11 grade, and did Yosemite's first 5.11 route in 1967. For over 30 years he has been a creative, eloquent, and prolific writer in the climbing world, publishing some 30 books and many articles and essays. A graduate of the University of Colorado Creative Writing Program, Ament has had eight of his essays included in international anthologies of the best climbing writing. |