Not without peril : 150 years of misadventure on the presidential range of new hampshire: 9781934028322

from jeff.maynes

Howe's Not Without Peril is a compendium of stories of tragedy (and near tragedy) in the White Mountains, primarily on Mt. Washington. It should be required reading for anyone who goes climbing in that area. Howe's tales nicely illustrate the importance of good preparation (both in terms of one's...

from nhoule

Excellent book focusing on numerous high profile tragedies and deaths on New Hampshire's Mount Washington.

from Zathras86

Not Without Peril is a moving account of many (mostly) deadly misadventures in the Presidential range. Woven around these stories is the history of hiking in the White Mountains and a glimpse into the lives of several people who were crucial in shaping that history, among whom Joe Dodge is a nota...

from BobVTReader

Great book. This book details what happens to people who are not prepared for the rigors of hiking the Presidential Range in NH.

from hockeycrew

If you like reading accident reports in Appalachia, this is the book for you. It talks about accidents that have occured to people adventuring in the Presidential Range of White Mountains, 4000'+ mountains in Northearn New Hampshire. They are mountains often underestimated. Mount Washington has s...