{"product_id":"panther-gorge-paperback","title":"Panther Gorge - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin B. MacKenzie\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTony Goodwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDon Mellor\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePanther Gorge\u003c\/em\u003e captures the adventure of one of the most remote, enigmatic regions of the Adirondack High Peaks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo thousand feet deep and lined with sheer cliffs, the rugged chasm sits between Mts. Marcy and Haystack, New York's first and third highest mountains. In between the jaws of the peaks sits an intriguing set of natural curiosities: spires, talus mazes, glacial erratics, ponds, rills, and forest. \u003cem\u003ePanther Gorge \u003c\/em\u003ebegins with a detailed description of the area's topography followed by a rich history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep back into the 1800's and walk in the footsteps of author Alfred B. Street, surveyor Verplanck Colvin, and guides Orson \"Old Mountain\" Phelps and Jim Goodwin. Jump forward a century and read about the modern day pioneers of rock and ice climbing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart two of \u003cem\u003ePanther Gorge\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles the author's decade-long journey with other local mountaineers to develop new rock climbing and ice climbing routes . Vicariously experience a blustery winter ascent up blue ice or enjoy the serenity of exploring on a temperate summer morning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are a hiker, climber, adventurer, or someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, \u003cem\u003ePanther Gorge\u003c\/em\u003e is a key addition for your collection and the only book dedicated to the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther content: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Complete history of first ascents from 1965-2019.\u003cbr\u003e - 37 firsthand accounts from 2009 through the winter of 2018. \u003cbr\u003e - Foreword by Don Mellor, climber and author.\u003cbr\u003e - Illustrations by Nolan Huther.\u003cbr\u003e - Over 170 color photographs, maps, and route plates. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat others are saying: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanther Gorge is one of our great unexplored frontiers, shrouded by myth and impenetrable krummholz. Kevin has done an outstanding job chronicling this remote wilderness, not only with exhaustive research, but with extensive, first-hand accounts and photography. The sheer number of climbing successes revealed in these pages leaves one slack-jawed. Panther Gorge is a culmination of Kevin's climbing skill and tireless thirst for discovery. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e Jim Lawyer, Guidebook Author and Climber\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great contribution from one of our finest local mountaineers. Kevin's work has been useful to me on multiple levels. I have thoroughly enjoyed following his expeditions both on foot and paper. As a search and rescue professional, I've relied on his skills and knowledge several times during crucial situations. As an outdoor adventurist, he has taken exploration to new heights in an old landscape. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003e Scott van Laer, Forest Ranger (PBA of NYS) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 20, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387473445113,"sku":"9780578480619","price":70.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/KzNlQ2x5NmJhaGxUUkxCNTNGVlExQT09.webp?v=1770203241","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/panther-gorge-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}