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When in Doubt, Go Higher
A Mountain Gazette Anthology
by M. John Fayhee
ISBN: 0967674794
ISBN-13: 9780967674797
Format: Paperback
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"[I]ncludes an eclectic assortment of articles by some of its better known contributors...and articles by lesser-known but no less opinionated writers...." -- Richard Lynch
-- Bloomsbury Review
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Publisher: Mountain Sports Pr
Published date: 2002
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Weight: 1.35 pounds
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When in Doubt, Go Higher: Mountain Gazette Anthology
M. John Fayhee
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M. John Fayhee
Mountain Sports Press, 2002-05. Paperback. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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Vail: Triumph of a Dream
Seibert, Peter W. with William Oscar Johnson
Boulder: Mountain Sports Press. Fine/Near Fine dj very lightly shelfworn and price-clipped.. 2001. Hardcover. 09676747I9. ( more information) Offered by Tappin Book Mine (United States)
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