Event Title
The 'Why?' of Mountain Climbing
Description
The motivations of mountaineers may be a mystery to those who do not climb high mountains, and climbers themselves typically struggle to explain the forces that call these men and women into thin air. Bellingham resident, climber and author David Mauro offers his own answers to this “why?” question through pictures, video, and readings from his recent release, The Altitude Journals, recounting the seven-year period during which he traveled to each continent, climbing its highest summit.
Document Type
Event
Start Date
6-11-2018 4:00 PM
End Date
6-11-2018 5:30 PM
Location
Special Collections (Wilson Library, Bellingham (Wash.))
Resource Type
MovingImage
Duration
01:25:34
Title of Series
Heritage Resources Distinguished Speakers
Genre/Form
streaming video
Contributing Repository
Digital object made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Program
University Archives
Identifier
hrds_20181106_Mauro
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Mountaineers--United States; Mountaineering; Brothers--Death; Grief in men; Divorced men; Depression in men
Subjects – Names (LCNAF)
Mauro, David J.
Geographic Coverage
United States
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.
Language
English
Format
video/mp4
The 'Why?' of Mountain Climbing
Special Collections (Wilson Library, Bellingham (Wash.))
The motivations of mountaineers may be a mystery to those who do not climb high mountains, and climbers themselves typically struggle to explain the forces that call these men and women into thin air. Bellingham resident, climber and author David Mauro offers his own answers to this “why?” question through pictures, video, and readings from his recent release, The Altitude Journals, recounting the seven-year period during which he traveled to each continent, climbing its highest summit.