Mountain Voices: Stories Of Life And Adventure In The White Mountains And Beyond

by Doug Mayer, Rebecca Oreskes

Through interviews with New Hampshire notables at their homes and offices and in important places in nature, authors Doug Mayer and Rebecca Oreskes capture the truly human stories of pioneering people of the North Country. With humor, wit, and unforgettable personal style, the accounts—recorded from 1994 to the present and including historical photographs—invite readers into the lives of these important figures in White Mountain history. From the early days of AMC’s high huts and trail crew work, to the U.S. Forest Service and the creation of federal wilderness areas, to world-class mountain climbing and search and rescue, each captivating profile reveals the strength and character of the human spirit. 

240 pages, Paperback

First published September 13, 2012

Reviews

[Erin Brenner · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was really looking forward to reading about people who live in and are passionate about the White Mountains. Unfortunately, the writers did their interviewees a huge disservice by not shaping the interviews. There are no interview questions, just short headers, and within each section, the interviewee rambles. There are no connections between sections and no transitions. Each interview is choppy and unengaging. Which is a shame, because these folks each have a story worth reading. The writers just failed to find it and tell it.

[Connor Eberhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cool set of stories to learn a little more about the northeast!

[Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

What a gift! If you love the White Mountains, read this book. Modern lore, mountaineering, leadership, stewardship, homesteading, employment, hiking, snow rangering, AMC/fish and game/forest service history, building boots, mapmaking all in the Whites.

[Jon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I already read many of these articles in Appalachia, but had a few hours to kill in Greenleaf Hut and the book was there, so.... I think they work better as a collection.