Pickets and Dead Men: Seasons on Rainier

by Loewen, Bree
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ISBN: 9781594851018
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* A women's perspective on the macho world of climbing rangers
* Rescues, egos, and breakfast burritos on Mt. Rainier

Being a climbing ranger on Mount Rainier proved to be a life-altering experience for Bree Loewen. As one of only a handful of women on staff, Bree fought to prove herself among men in the field, while confronting the often unrealistic expectations of the public on a mountain that shows little mercy. With honesty, self-deprecation, and wry humor, she reflects on her experiences on Rainier: assisting injured climbers, rescuing lost children, battling inscrutable bureaucracy, lugging heavy equipment, and trying to make sense of it all. Whether it's her account of a solo climb in dicey conditions or trying to protect her good jacket while cleaning the outhouses at Camp Muir, Loewen's writing is engagingly human and humane.


  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Loewen, Bree
  • ISBN: 9781594851018
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 7.46 x 0.55
  • Number Of Pages: 189
  • Publication Year: 2009

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