Product Description
In the tradition of Eiger Dreams, In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World, and Not Without Peril, comes a new book that examines the thrills and perils of outdoor adventure in the “East’s greatest wilderness,” the Adirondacks…. More >>
At the Mercy of the Mountains: True Stories of Survival and Tragedy in New York’s Adirondacks
5 Comments
I bought this during a recent Adirodack vacation. I usually bring a stockpile of books to read after our daily adventures in the mountains and on the water. This year, I could have left all the other books at home because this was the only one I read. I loved it, read each story at least twice. The writing is excellent and it contains a nice mix of historical and current-day adventures. I wish Bronski would write a sequel to read during next year’s trip to the Adirondacks!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I just got into this book, and I have no doubt that I will enjoy, and gain from it. However since I was involved in the Legg search, I immediately noticed in “Timelines” page 287 that the Legg search was incorrectly dated ‘Summer of 1961′, when in fact that search ocurred in the summer of 1971. Hopefully it is the only error.
Rating: 4 / 5
I cut my outdoor teeth in the high peaks region back in the late 70s & early 80s. The beauty and unpredictability of the weather in this region are unmatched.
My spine tingled as I read the harrowing stories of people caught in the clutches of bad situations, and fighting to make the best of it.
I’ve been a Search & Rescue team member in Kern County Ca and Monterey county Ca, and been in some truely frightening situations, but none as scary as a severe thunder & lightning storm on the top of Giant Mountain. This book brought back the rememberance of my primal fear…feeling my hair stand up from the static building before the lightning strikes, the screaming of both me and my trailmates, as the thunder boomed, reminding us of how frail life really is.
What a great book!
Rating: 5 / 5
I was born and raised in the Adirondacks, and I must admit that learning the details of some of these triumphs and tragedies was just riveting. Mr. Bronski has done an incredible job of bringing these stories to life and making you feel that you actually know the people involved and you are actually in the midst of all the drama, storms etc. I never looked at the Adirondacks as “dangerous”, but the title says it all, “At the Mercy of the Mountains”.
Rating: 5 / 5
Could not put it down and did not want it to end. Gave me a greater appreciation for the Daks. Really inspired me to get out there and hike!
Rating: 5 / 5