In my Hiking Lady Book and Movie Reviews I review books and movies about hiking and the outdoors. When stuff is great, I let you know, and when it is bad, I also let you know!
If you have seen the movie IMAX: Everest, then you’ll want to read this book! And if you haven’t seen Everest, you’ll want to watch it after reading High Exposure! David Breashears, the cinematographer of IMAX: Everest, wrote this autobiography shortly after he finished that monumental project. In it he provides an insightful, behind the …
Himalayan Quest: Ed Viesturs Summits All Fourteen 8,000-Meter Giants by Peter Potterfield; photos by acclaimed American mountaineer Ed Viesturs When I first picked up a copy of Himalayan Quest, I wasn’t expecting such stunning photos! Ed Viesturs, the most famous American mountaineer, has climbed the 14 highest peaks in the world. While doing so, he …
If you ever tune into Nature on PBS or the BBC, you’ll know what I’m talking about when I say this film is a stunning view into the amazing planet we live on. This DVD set includes a double feature: 1) Andes: The Dragon’s Back and 2) Life in Death Valley. South America is on …
Hiking and mountaineering adventures are the preferred way for the Hiking Lady to spend her weekends and holidays, but the true life adventure of the two young mountaineers Joe Simpson and Simon Yates is one that I’d prefer to read in the comfort of an oversized armchair! Touching the Void is a first hand account …