Louis W. Dawson

Avalanche Dreams - A Memoir of Skiing, Climbing, and Life (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

WINNER: 2025 International Skiing History Association (ISHA) Baldur Award

"Soulful coming-of-age memoir..."-- Seth Masia, president, ISHA

"Avalanche Dreams is a must-read for any backcountry skier. Whether you're looking for guidance while entering the sport, considering a career in guiding, planning your first expedition or trying to balance family with adventure, you'll learn something from Louis Dawson's life." -- Betsy Manero, Backcountry magazine

"Gripping wallop of adventures, family, and gravity." -- Alex Lee, The-High-Route dot com

"A book you need to read." -- Cam Burns, Powder dot com

Would we need goggles, to prevent our eyeballs from freezing? When sixteen-year-old Lou Dawson asks that question, he knows the mountaineering life he'd dreamt of as a child was now real -- maybe too real.

Amidst the towering peaks, Lou discovers an enduring love for alpine sports: scaling cliffs, topping summits, skiing powder snow. However, as the avalanches fall and lifestyle choices veer, his pursuit of adrenaline becomes a poignant struggle for meaning in a culture where nothing succeeds like excess.

Join Lou as he navigates a precarious path toward fulfillment, showcasing his transformation from a reckless, thrill-seeking youth to a devoted father and husband, determined to build a stable foundation for his family.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Best Peak Press LLC
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. März 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798986338521
• Artikelnr.: 70885775

Autorenporträt

Louis "Lou" Dawson [LouDawson dot com] stands as an icon in the realm of ski mountaineering, boasting a resume that reads like a dream for any adrenaline junkie. Honored with a coveted spot in the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame and recognized by Powder Magazine in 2006, as one of "The Most Influential Skiers of the Past 35 Years," Lou's legacy is etched in the annals of adventure sports history. His daring exploits weren't limited to the slopes; he carved his mark as a premier rock and ice climber of the 1970s before achieving the remarkable feat of being the first to ski down all fifty-four of Colorado's daunting 14,000-foot peaks.

But Lou's story doesn't end with conquering mountains. He's also a wordsmith extraordinaire, penning articles and award-winning books that have captivated audiences worldwide. And, as the former owner and publisher of WildSnow dot com, Lou produced more than two million words of authentic content that inspired and informed the next generation of adventurers. Lou lives in Colorado, where he enjoys exploring the mountains with his wife, Lisa.