The Adventure Gap: Changing th

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Features a new “where are they now” section, updating readers on lives of expedition’s original climbersFully updated and detailed resources based on the “Anti-Racism in the Outdoors” (ARITO) guideReaders’ Guide explores additional context and questions for further consideration
Outdoor journalist James Edward Mills’s book, The Adventure Gap, is a groundbreaking volume that is equal parts adventure story, history, and inspiration as it chronicles the first American all-Black summit attempt on Denali in 2013. Mills uses this momentous expedition as a jumping-off point to explore diversity in the outdoors, from Mathew Henson who stood at the North Pole in 1909 to contemporary adventurers such as polar explorer Barbara Hillary and rock climber Kai Lightner.
This tenth anniversary edition once again shares the compelling events that unfolded during Expedition Denali’s summit bid. But it also provides fresh context: A new thought-provoking afterword by Mills examines what has evolved in and around the outdoor community since that effort. He highlights progress and inspiring stories, such as Full Circle Everest, an expedition led by Phillip Henderson that put an all-Black team on top of the world’s highest peak. And he points to places where we can and should all strive for higher achievement.
The Adventure Gap has become an essential text in outdoor education and inspiration–a story of our times, now more relevant than ever.

From the Publisher

10th Anniversary Edition

From the new afterword:

Expedition Denali set an example for what is possible when people of color intentionally create opportunities for themselves and others to become better represented in the continuing story of outdoor recreation. The progress that has been made over the last ten years demonstrates the long journey toward lasting change. Each passing moment that encourages a new expedition, a new film, a new story, or a book in which Black and brown people can see themselves as part of the natural world is just another step forward in closing the adventure gap.

Where are they now?

Ten years after safely returning home from their climb, the members of Expedition Denali have gone on to lead remarkable lives. Their experience in Alaska helped guide the direction of their careers with a continued commitment to community service. Each of them still represents the admirable qualities of perseverance and self-discipline they displayed on the mountain.

Photos courtesy of Hudson Henry

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mountaineers Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ Anniversary
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1680516809
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1680516807
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.8 x 8.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #407,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #268 in Mountain Climbing #1,089 in Black & African American Biographies #1,265 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)
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