Memoirs of a Mountain Guide by Lou Whittaker (1994) Karakoram One of the rarest and

One of the rarest and most sought-after climbing guidebooks in existence

the Indian Peaks Wilderness

This work is not business as usual

Very scarce guide to the spectacular multi-pitch desert climbing in Jordan

Color photos illustrate many routes

Memoirs of a Mountain Guide by Lou Whittaker (1994) Karakoram One of the rarest andCo written with Andrea Gabbard. The memoirs of Lou Whittaker, a fixture in the PNW climbing scene, particularly on Mount Rainier, where he worked for many years as a mountain guide. Whittaker also has ascents in the Himalaya to his name, including climbs on K2, Everest, and Kanchenjunga. His twin brother Jim Whittaker was the first American to stand atop Mount Everest. Hardcover book, 271 pages, b&w photos throughout and an insert of color photos in