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Voice of the Mountains: What the Mountains Teach with Rick Ridgeway

Uphill Athlete Podcast

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Ascending Bonds and Avalanche Tragedies

This chapter delves into the deep friendship between the speaker and photographer Jonathan Wright, forged during a perilous Everest expedition. It explores the emotional aftermath of a tragic avalanche that claimed the life of a close companion, highlighting themes of risk, introspection, and personal identity in the face of adventure. The narrative culminates in reflections on the complexities of mountaineering and the unexpected consequences of success within a commercialized climbing industry.

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