Here’s a very generous review of Enduring Patagonia posted by Scott Peterson, an Oregonian who blogs on outdoor subjects. Peterson’s review.
Also, for those of you interested in the nuts and bolts of Patagonian climbing, Rolando Garibotti’s pataclimb.com is the area’s ultimate guidebook and on-line resource. The quantity and quality of information Rolo has amassed over the last 30 years is nothing short of astonishing. Much of this data exists nowhere else.
I have already purchased one of these books and I thoroughly enjoyed it. How could I go about purchasing a signed copy? It would be cool to have a signed copy of a book writing by someone I served with in the US Army.
Hi Gary! So glad you enjoyed it — believe me, you and the other First Platoon soldiers were a big part of the formative process! I’ve got several boxes of new hardcovers in the garage, awaiting purchase — I dedicate, sign, and send ‘em for the cover price, which is $25 — but it sounds to me like you ought to send me the one you already have. I’d be happy to put some ink in it and return it to you. (2865 Emerald Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94597). It’s amazing to me how much all that Army stuff feels on one hand like it took place in another lifetime and on the other hand like it happened only yesterday. A paradox I have yet to figure out. Enjoy your Thanksgiving! Cheers, GC
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I loved this book. My favorite passages were on p.8 (“twin demons of fear and desire…”), p. 52 (“I am not a paradise person…”), p.53 (mountains aren’t worth dying for …”), p. 167 (“we risked …”), p. 214 (“In that case …). I’d love your autograph on my copy too!
Those are some of my favorites, too! Psyched. I didn’t sign your copy? Shame on me. Bring it the next time we meet and I’ll ink it for you. And maybe it’s worthwhile having waited, because now I can do our friendship the justice it deserves.
Greg,
I just stumbled onto your site. I Googled your name tonight after finishing a random chapter of Enduring Patagonia. My copy of EP is dog-eared, underlined and beat up after years by my nightstand. It works its way to the bottom of the pile, then back up to the top every few months….I chip away at chapters here and there when I’m in the mood for a good tale or a bit of inspiring writing. My wife always asks me….”why are you reading that one? Haven’t you read it before….like a hundred times?” Its one of my favorites and I thought you might dig some fan mail. On my nightstand right now is your book, Starlight and Storm by Gaston Rebuffat, Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad and The Holy Bible. I thought you might get a kick out of being in that line up of heavy hitters. Anyway, I just thought I’d track you down to say the book was an early inspiration to me as a climber and as a hack writer and I’ve wondered many times since if you are still climbing and or writing or both. I’ll check out the blog…the piece on Moon Chin looks intriguing. Without sounding like a stalker, I was wondering if you ever sign copies. I’m probably out of luck getting anything in ink from Rebuffat, Conrad or God I suppose. Take care. Climb on. Scott.
Dear Scott, Sorry to have taken so long to reply to your comment… but thank you VERY much. I’m humbled to be in such company. And of course I’d sign your copy… send me an email and I’ll give you my mailing address.
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Just finished “Enduring Patagonia” and would like to say how much I enjoyed reading about your love affair with that wild and beautiful part of the world. You have a gift for expressing each situation in a dramatic and poetic manner. Iceland might appeal to you, too, for its lonely beauty – although there’s no big wall climbing there.
Thank you, Michael. I’m so glad you enjoyed EP. And yes, I’d dearly love to visit Iceland — I have a few friends who’ve gone ice climbing there, and they all rave about both the climbing and the place/people/culture. I’d also be really interested in doing a volcano tour. Have you been? Cheers, GC