{"product_id":"why-we-climb-the-worlds-most-inspiring-climbers-paperback","title":"Why We Climb: The World's Most Inspiring Climbers - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Noble\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy We Climb\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration, in word and image, of those aspects of the climbing life that are most universal, meaningful, and long lasting-- the strong connection to partners and nature; the physical and mental mastery required (and how to achieve it); the rewards of exploring oneself and the world through climbing. \u003cbr\u003eThrough interviews with some of North America's most notable climbers the book undertakes a quest to find the soul of climbing-- asking what compels men and women to dedicate their lives to the challenges and deprivations of living in a vertical world? What are the sacrifices and what are the rewards? And most importantly, can the lessons learned on cliff faces, frozen waterfalls, and alpine peaks-- lessons of respect, discipline, commitment, humility and simplicity--be brought home and used to benefit society as a whole?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecognized as one of the world's leading adventure photographers, \u003cb\u003eChris Noble\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and visual communicator whose work celebrates the beauty of nature, and inspires people to live healthier, more mindful, and sustainable lives. A veteran of over thirty expeditions, ranging from Denali to Everest to the jungles of Borneo, Noble's writing and photography have appeared in hundreds of publications worldwide, including \u003ci\u003eLife, National Geographic, Newsweek, Orion, Outside, Rolling Stone, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Sports Illustrated \u003c\/i\u003eas well as numerous books and anthologies. He has served as a contributing editor at \u003ci\u003ePowder\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eOutdoor Photographer\u003c\/i\u003e magazines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763447267616,"sku":"9781493018536","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c647d7899f942ae5571dc1a86ba32c9b.webp?v=1780236058","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/why-we-climb-the-worlds-most-inspiring-climbers-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}