Doug Scott Boeken

This book offers a stunning photographic tribute to wilderness preservation, highlighting its importance to the nation. It serves as both an educational primer and a visual celebration, emphasizing the critical role that natural landscapes play in ecological balance and cultural heritage. Through compelling imagery and insightful commentary, it advocates for the protection of these vital areas, inspiring readers to appreciate and engage in conservation efforts.

The book details the Wilderness Act, highlighting its protections and implications for future generations. It offers a thorough historical context, explaining the significant bipartisan efforts that contributed to the legislation's creation. Additionally, it outlines what areas have been safeguarded and the processes involved in their protection, emphasizing the importance of preserving wilderness for years to come.

Caught way up on the mountain, no one is safe. This collection includes some of the brightest stars of mountaineering and mountain rescue: Joe Simpson, Doug Scott, Pete Sinclair, Milos Vrbe, Paul Nunn, Ludwig Gramminger, Karen Glazley, Ken Phillips and Blaise Agresti.