Jan 122009
Review: Long on Adventure- The Best of John Long
On a book shelf filled with guides and a few random engineering books, the compilation of John Long’s best stories is a gem.
Did you know Long was part of the first climbing team to summit El Cap in a day? Additionally, he was the top ranked US kayaker for three years (with Class 5 first descents), has made first contacts with native jungle tribes, and explored more countries than I have fingers and toes.
This book has adventure and soul. I recommend it to everyone. In fact, drop me an email and I’ll mail it to you for free. The one stipulation is you must return it, or pass it on when finished. Or buy the book for $5 at Chessler Books (a great climbing book retailer).
I second that recommendation. John Long is a gifted writer. Combine that with the extraordinary life experiences he has had and you have a great read! Thanks for lending it to me, Eli.
No Prob Kris. I can still hardly believe the story about kayaking in Mexico. I retold that story to Amy, and she started crying- pretty intense.
Could you bring that book out with you at the end of the month? You have talked a lot about it and was curious about reading it.
Will Do. See you then.