A heartfelt memoir chronicling the profound relationship between father and son, No Such Thing as the Top was written by John D. Cumming as part autobiography and part tribute to his father, Ian-beautifully capturing his intense admiration for the man who instilled in him an unwavering spirit of determination and resilience. Together, father and son embody a shared ethos of ceaseless perseverance and a refusal to accept limitations. More than the portrayal of the bond between a father and his son, No Such Thing as the Top is a deeply personal exploration of the author's journey to find…mehr
A heartfelt memoir chronicling the profound relationship between father and son, No Such Thing as the Top was written by John D. Cumming as part autobiography and part tribute to his father, Ian-beautifully capturing his intense admiration for the man who instilled in him an unwavering spirit of determination and resilience. Together, father and son embody a shared ethos of ceaseless perseverance and a refusal to accept limitations. More than the portrayal of the bond between a father and his son, No Such Thing as the Top is a deeply personal exploration of the author's journey to find strength and discipline as a mountain guide, deal with the challenges of a chronic illness, find success on his terms, and discover how to approach life with more compassion. Through introspective storytelling, John D. Cumming crafts a candid narrative reflecting on the intricate dynamics of paternal influence, personal development, and the pursuit of authenticity. It is at once an homage to a father's legacy and a plunge into the emotional complexities inherent in a life dedicated to relentless ambition. No Such Thing as the Top stands as a testament to the enduring power of love, resilience, and the unyielding quest for self-discovery. All proceeds from sales of No Such Thing as the Top go to the Utah Nature Conservancy in honor of Ian Cumming.
John D. Cumming is Co-Chairman of Cumming Capital Management. He also serves as a Board Member and Trustee of the Cumming Foundation. In 1994, John co-founded POWDR Corp., a privately owned company of outdoor lifestyle businesses, and served as the Chief Executive Officer until 2018. He currently serves as Executive Chairman. He also continues to hold many board-level positions, including Chairman of Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, member of the investment committee of Cumming Trust Management, and Chairman of Crimson Wine Group. John is also a trustee and Chairman Emeritus of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Foundation and Founder and Chairman Emeritus of The Park City Community Foundation. He lives with his family in Park City, Utah.
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