Mount Rainier : Notes and Images from Our Iconic Mountain

by Harlin, John; Martin, James

• ISBN13: 9781594857263
• ISBN10: 1594857261
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-09-01
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Summary

Mountain lovers can relive and enjoy these striking rocky precipices from the comfort of a soft chairMountaineers Books is proud to reissue three stunning photography books by award-winning cameraman and mountaineer James Martin that feature some of the most beloved peaks in the West. These books offer a visual journey through the craggy crest of the North Cascades, the glaciers and wilderness of Mount Rainier, and the luminescent peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Each book gives context to the images by detailing the geological history of the mountains, as well as flora and fauna descriptions and stories from the human climbing history of these peaks.North Cascades Crest: Notes and Images from America's Alps"... Martin's photos leap from the pages with vivid colors and extreme contrasts... Recommended for most public libraries but especially for those in the Pacific Northwest.' - Library JournalThe North Cascades comprise one of the wildest landscapes in the country, with sharp pinnacles, high lonesome ridges, pristine alpine lakes, lush meadows, and luminous glaciers. Photographer and writer James Martin offers an intimate portrait of the range, tracing the crest from the Canadian border south to Glacier Peak and blending natural history, climbing adventure, and human exploration. His startling images capture the spirit and beauty of these remote mountains - America's Alps.Mount Rainier: Notes & Images from Our Iconic Mountain"Mount Rainier presents an engaging Valentine to the Northwest's grandest natural spectacle.' - The Seattle TimesGet up close and personal with the Northwest's most powerful icon in this inspiring portrait of Mount Rainier, magnet for more than two million visitors a year. Martin captures the beauty of this majestic peak, from its icy glaciers to its flowery glades, while climber and writer John Harlin tells of incredible accounts of adventure on the mountain.Sierra: Notes & Images from the Range of Light"James Martin's words and images do the near impossible: bring the thrills of mountaineering alive in print.' - Art WolfeThe Sierra Nevada is one of the West's most beautiful and famous mountain ranges. Here Martin shares an intimate view of its rugged landscape, describing in poetic detail his own early history of hiking in the range, attending Ansel Adams-led seminars in Yosemite, and once hiking from there to Mount Whitney and on to Sequoia (a total of 350 miles). In this striking volume, Martin's vibrant text and exquisite color photographs capture the Sierra in all its moods.James Martin has written and photographed professionally since 1989 with articles and photographs appearing in Sports Illustrated, Smithsonian, Outside, Outdoor Photographer, and Rock & Ice. He has written several books, including Digital Photography Outdoors (Mountaineers Books) and Planet Ice (Braided River). His photography and travels have taken him all over Africa, Madagascar, Antarctica, Europe, Borneo, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia, and his stock photography is represented by Getty Images. Martin lives in Seattle, Washington, and you can find him online at www.jamesbmartin.com.John Harlin III has served as editor of the American Alpine Journal, is a contributing editor to Backpacker magazine, and is the author of the book Eiger Obsession: Facing the Mountain that Killed My Father. Harlin lives with his family in Hood River, Oregon.