Avalanche Dreams - Dawson, Louis W
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In this riveting memoir, renowned mountaineer Lou Dawson shares a tumultuous coming-of-age journey, from the flatlands of Texas to the Colorado mountains, steeped in the counterculture revolution of the 1960s. Amidst the towering peaks, Lou discovers an enduring love for alpine sports: scaling cliffs, topping summits, skiing powder snow. However, as the avalanches fall and lifestyle choices veer, his pursuit of adrenaline becomes a poignant struggle for meaning in a culture where nothing succeeds like excess. This deeply moving narrative invites readers to join Lou as he navigates a precarious…mehr

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In this riveting memoir, renowned mountaineer Lou Dawson shares a tumultuous coming-of-age journey, from the flatlands of Texas to the Colorado mountains, steeped in the counterculture revolution of the 1960s. Amidst the towering peaks, Lou discovers an enduring love for alpine sports: scaling cliffs, topping summits, skiing powder snow. However, as the avalanches fall and lifestyle choices veer, his pursuit of adrenaline becomes a poignant struggle for meaning in a culture where nothing succeeds like excess. This deeply moving narrative invites readers to join Lou as he navigates a precarious path toward fulfillment, showcasing his transformation from a reckless, thrill-seeking youth to a devoted father determined to build a stable foundation for his family. Lou Dawson's extraordinary journey, both through the mountains and the recesses of his heart, serves as a timeless exploration of self-discovery and spiritual growth, offering readers a poignant glimpse into the transformative power of the wild, and the indomitable strength found within. Illustrated with 82 classic black&white images. (This is the Ingram case laminate printing.)
Autorenporträt
Louis "Lou" Dawson is among North America's best-known ski mountaineers. He has been inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, and named by Powder Magazine in 2006 as one of "The Most Influential Skiers of the Past 35 Years." He was a top rock and ice climber of the 1970s, and went on to become the first person to ski down all fifty-four of Colorado's 14,000-foot mountains. He's authored numerous magazine articles and award-winning books, and is founder and publisher emeritus of WildSnow.com. Lou has climbed and skied throughout the world, and lives in Colorado with his wife Lisa. Learn more at LouDawson dot com.