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🏔️ Discovering the Seven Summits - Monthly Challenge 🏔️Duration: Sep 1 - Sep 30, 2024
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Discovering the Seven Summits Challenge!
I am excited to be leading it and hope you all brought your (imaginary?!) climbing-gear - else reaching even one of these summits seems pretty dangerous!
📚 To sign up, please post a comment below and include the number of books you plan to read for this challenge! 📚
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As you update your challenge, I will update your corresponding challenge tier.
📝Aimless: 0 Mountains
🏕️Novice: 1 Mountain
⛑️Beginner: 2 Mountains
🥾Intermediate: 3 Mountains
🌄Advanced: 4 Mountains
⛰️ Expert: 5 Mountains
🧗 Elite: 6 Mountains
👾 Alien: 7+ Mountains
✨ Additional Bonus: Challenge Completed!
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MOUNTAINEERS :
Allie - 5/5 - ⛰️✨ - COMPLETED
Amy - 7/8 - 👾
Anshika - 0/10 -📝
Ariail - 11/11 - 👾✨ - COMPLETED!
Barbie - 0/11 - 📝
Beth - 0/11 - 📝
Caraina - 11/11 - 👾✨ - COMPLETED!
Carmen - 7/7 - 👾✨ - COMPLETED!
Ciara - 11/11 - 👾✨- COMPLETED!
JennH - 3/5 - 🥾
Jenny - 0/11 - 📝
Karin - 8/3 - 👾✨ - COMPLETED!
Lara - 0/7 - 📝
Lina - 0/4 - 📝
Lisa - 0/5 - 📝
Lisa Marie - 0/4 - 📝
Meg - 7/7 - 👾✨- COMPLETED!
Michelle - 0/11 - 📝
Rachael - 5/6 - ⛰️
Sarah - 0/11 - 📝
SarahKat - 11/11 - 👾✨- COMPLETED!
Shari - 6/7 - 🧗
Sheila - 13/11 - 👾✨ - COMPLETED!
Sophia - 3/4 - 🥾
Suzanne - 2/11 - ⛑️
TerryJane - 26/11 - 👾✨ - COMPLETED!
Theresa - 1/2 - 🏕️
Whitney - 4/4 - 🌄✨ - COMPLETED!
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General Stats
28 Mountaineers Signed Up
📚 141/ 220 books read (64.1 %) 📚
📝Aimless: 9
🏕️Novice: 1
⛑️Beginner: 1
🥾Intermediate: 1
🌄Advanced: 1
⛰️ Expert: 2
🧗 Elite: 1
👾 Alien: 10
Updated up to Message#73
Happy Reading to all of you!
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I am aiming to climb at least 4 Summits for now.🏔️ Discovering the Seven Summits - Monthly Challenge 🏔️
Duration: Sep 1 - Sep 30, 2024
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Count me in 😊I'll go with 5 for now. Might change it up later once I've had coffee and realize what I'm doing 😂Thanks, Lina!
🗻 DISCOVERING THE SEVEN SUMMITS - Monthly ChallengeDuration: September 1 - September 30, 2024
Progress: 26/11 -- COMPLETE
1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft):
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
🗻 Come On In immigrant stories
🗻 Black Cake Caribbean to UK to USA
2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft):
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
🗻 The Anthill set in Colombia
3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft):
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
🗻 Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team Native Americans, North America
🗻 The Berry Pickers Native Americans, North America
🗻 A Cry in the Dark name change, North America
🗻 The House Across the Lake North America (Vermont)
🗻 The Book Charmer North America
4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft):
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
🗻 Burn Baby Burn arson
🗻 Last Minute Guest arson
5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) :
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🗻 How the Penguins Saved Veronica penguins
6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft):
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
🗻 The Song of Achilles mythology
7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft):
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries (view spoiler), written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
🗻 Whereabouts set in Italy
🗻 The Hard Parts: A Memoir of Courage and Triumph cross-country skiing
8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
🗻 His & Hers death
🗻 If I Run killer/death
🗻 The Satapur Moonstone historical fiction
🗻 Thyme of Death mystery concerning three deaths
🗻 Quiet in Her Bones set in Oceania
9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft):
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
🗻 Triumph: The Untold Story of Jesse Owens And Hitler's Olympics runner
🗻 The Other Mother mistaken identity
10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft):
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
🗻 Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith gold
🗻 Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board island setting
🗻 Wait for Dark controversy over sex work and secrets
11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft):
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
🗻 The Woman Who Split the Atom: The Life of Lise Meitner research
🗻 The People in the Trees anthropological and medical research
11/11Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices (crossing borders)
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
Exiles by Jane Harper (wine festival)
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
Before You Leap by Keith Houghton (set in North America)
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
The Vorrh by Brian Catling (solo)
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov (polar animal)
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
Elektra by Jennifer Saint
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo (Alpine country)
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
The Sea Road by Margaret Elphinstone (hi-fi)
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (Australia)
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara (set on island)
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh (Pacific Islander)
I am going for 5 books.DISCOVERING THE SEVEN SUMMITS
Duration: September 1 - September 30, 2024
8/5
This challenge allows you to become a global mountaineer from the comfort of your favorite reading chair. No ice axe, crampons, or goggles are required! The mountains below come from the various Seven Summits lists, which beyond the first five, differ based on selected boundaries and definitions.
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, you can learn more about how they work in this thread.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire 9/16/24
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen 9/20/24
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
The Diva Goes Overboard by Krista Davis 9/3/24
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad 9/20/24
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
The 19th Christmas by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 9/19/24
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
Honey Drop Dead by Laura Childs 9/15/24
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood 9/21/24
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 9/12/24
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Sign me up for 11 books11/11-COMPLETED
✅🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
I Never Knew That About London (7/9/24)
✅🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
The Winemakers (9/9/24)
✅🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
I, Eliza Hamilton (11/9/24)
✅🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
Fire Cat (28/9/24)
✅🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft): The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
Break These Chains: A 60s fairy tale with a jagged edge (12/9/24)
✅🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
The Quest for Queen Mary (10/9/24)
✅⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
Icebreaker (13/9/24)
✅💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft): Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
The London Treasury: A Collection of Cultural and Historical Insights into a Great City (29/9/24)
✅🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
The Stand-In (29/9/24)
✅💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
Gold Mask (30/9/24)
✅🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat
Aquicorn Cove (30/9/24)
Hola!Sign me up for 7, please
PROGRESS: 7/7
❌🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution. Lejos del corazón (Borders: Campo de Gibraltar/Gibraltar)
❌🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate. El fútbol a sol y sombra (Set in South America: Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, etc)
❌🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change. A Rule Against Murder (Set in North America: Canada)
❌🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role. Un inspector en Fuseta (fire)
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors. Daughters of Sparta
❌⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics. Cumbres borrascosas (written in 1847)
❌💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death. The Prestige (historical fiction/involving a death)
🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
❌💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy. El mal de Corcira (set on an island (Ibiza/Formentera) / involving a controversy (Basque nationalism))
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
I'm in for 4!Progress: 4/4
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
A Cowboy to Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
A Quitter's Paradise by Elysha Chang
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory
I will go for seven summitsProgress 7/7
⚪Mt Blanc
🏔️ Mount Everest
🐧 Mount Vinson
🍷 Aconcagua
🐻 Denali
🏃♂️ Mount Kosciuszko
💀 Mount Wilhelm
🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
Maame✔️
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
Strange Weather in Tokyo✔️
🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
The Brutal Telling✔️
🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
Nightblind✔️
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
The Pairing✔️
💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
The Kitchen Front✔️
🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
Cutters End✔️
💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
I would like to join for 7 booksDISCOVERING THE SEVEN SUMMITS
Duration: September 1 - September 30, 2024
Progress: 6 / 7
🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution. Zero Days
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change. At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities
🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role. Called for Life: How Loving Our Neighbor Led Us into the Heart of the Ebola Epidemic
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death. The Hours Count
🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy. The Island
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Please sign me up for 4!Progress: 3/4
3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
The Altruists
completed 9/20/24
4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
Disgrace
completed 9/24/24
8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft): Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance
completed 9/5/24
I'll join for 2 books. Progress: 1/2✔Prompt 8: Mount Wilhelm - involves a death Death on the Green (Sep. 19)
DISCOVERING THE SEVEN SUMMITS - COMPLETEDDuration: September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Completed: 11/11
🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution. The Queen of the Tearling - Erika Johansen 9/19/24
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate. The Bridge of San Luis Rey - Thornton Wilder 9/22/24 (set in Peru)
🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change. Winterkill - C.J. Box 9/4/24 (set in Wyoming)
🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role. Egypt's Sister: A Novel of Cleopatra - Angela Elwell Hunt 9/17/24
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole. How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents - Julia Alvarez 9/26/24
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors. The Wind Is My Mother: The Life and Teachings of a Native American Shaman - Bear Heart 9/5/24
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics. Paradiso - Francesca Scanacapra 9/2/24 (set in Italy)
💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death. Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross 9/1/24
🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity. The Game You Played - Anni Taylor 9/24/24
💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy. Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/15/24 (Peach Cove Island, Georgia)
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat. Natalie Tan's Book of Luck and Fortune - Roselle Lim 9/25/24
sign me up for 5Progress 5/5
🌄 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution. Standing by the Wall: The Collected Slough House Novellas
🌄 2.has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate. Wool
🌄 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change. Your Table Is Ready: Tales of a New York City Maître D'
4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🌄 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors. Illuminae
7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
🌄 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death. Daddy's Gone A Hunting
9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
My spot for all 11🌄 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution. - The Sea Road by Margaret Elphinstone
2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
🌄 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change. - The Summer Children (The Collector, #3) by Dot Hutchison
🌄 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which a volcano or fire plays an important role. - Gai-Jin (Asian Saga, #3) by James Clavell
5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🌄 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors. - Dark Fire (Matthew Shardlake, #2) by C.J. Sansom
🌄 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics. - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
🌄 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft): Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death. - The Cutting Season (Washington Poe, #4.5) by M.W. Craven
🌄 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity. - Friday on My Mind (Frieda Klein, #5) by Nicci French
🌄 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy. - The Botanist (Washington Poe, #5) by M.W. Craven
11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Sheila from NC signing on- planning on 10 books, at least one for each prompt.
sign me up for 10Progress- 0/10
🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
I will go for 8!7/8-- ALIEN
🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
I am going to climb the summit for all 11 books!!
I am going to try and do all 11 of the summits!
Hi, I'm signing up late. My goal is subject to change because I don't have all of my library books here yet so will start with a goal of 3
8/3
🏔️ 1.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution. Station Eleven
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft):
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
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Read a book set in North America...or involving some kind of name change.
Holes has these two things (it's set in the US plus Stanley and all the boys at the camp are given nicknames and only called by that by their peers.)
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Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role. The Hostile Hospital
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Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole. Okay for Now
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Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
The Siren by Kiera Cass
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Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics. Black Beauty
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death. Counting by 7s
🏃♂️ 9.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity. Maniac Magee
💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft):
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft):
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Hello!! Could I please sign up for 4 books right now (could be more) I will add the books as I read them and pick the prompt that the book will go with!! HAPPY READING!!!
🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Please sign me up for 6 books, thanks
Interesting challenge. Please sign me up for 7! Thanks!✅ 🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
Iron Flame
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
✅ 🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
Update to message 13: 1/4 books read!
Shula from NC, all 11 prompts.think it’s 13 books-more than one for some prompts.climbing and crossing borders- And both Were Young, And Both Were Young by Madeleine L'Engle
2. Crossing borders-Tale of Two Cities
3. crossing borders- Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip, 368 pgs. The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara Brunsvold
4. Solo activity/volcano, The Twenty One Balloons, The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois
5. South America- Secret of the Andes,120 pgs.
3.set in North America -The Bookworm Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts/ 400 pgs.
Hawaii-424 pgs, The Bookworm Crush by Lisa Brown Roberts
4.Volcano- Pompeii, 174 pg., https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/88
5.Volcano- Maribel vs. the Maribel Versus the Volcano: A Mount St. Helens Survival Story by Sarah Hannah Gómez
6.Set in Alpine country- And both Were Young, And Both Were Young by Madeleine L'Engle, 256 pgs. , Both Were Young by Madeleine L'Engle
7.Antarctica- A Foreboding of Petrels , A Foreboding of Petrels by Steve Burrows, A Foreboding of Petrels by Steve Burrows
8.Australia- Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone, pg.371
9.Gold on cover- Miss Benson’s Beetle
10.Gold on cover- , Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone by J.K. Rowling
11.Hawaii- Hawaii's Story by Liliuokalani,424 pgs. , Hawaii's Story by Liliuokalani
12.Involving ecological issue, A Shimmer of Hummingbirds, A Shimmer of Hummingbirds by Steve’s Burrows
13.Involving ecological issue, Deadly CurrentsDeadly Currents by Beth Groundwater
Update to message 9: 7/11Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
Exiles by Jane Harper (wine festival)
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
The Vorrh by Brian Catling (solo)
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov (polar animal)
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo (Alpine country)
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
The Sea Road by Margaret Elphinstone (hi-fi)
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
The People in the Trees by Hanya Yanagihara (set on island)
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh (Pacific Islander)
Sorry for the late update everyone (work has been very stressful) - here is how much we have climbed so far:General Stats
27 Mountaineers Signed Up
📚 64/ 209 books read (30.6 %) 📚
📝Aimless: 15
🏕️Novice: 3
⛑️Beginner: 1
🥾Intermediate: 3
🌄Advanced: 0
⛰️ Expert: 1
🧗 Elite: 0
👾 Alien: 4
Carmen, SarahKat, Sheila and TerryJane have already reached Alien Status, reaching seven peaks or more!
I hope everyone will continue to have fun reading :)
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Update to message 13: 2/4 books read!
Updated message 17. Progress: 1/2
2024 Reading ChallengeSeptember - Discovering the Seven Summits
Duration: September 1 - September 30, 2024
Progress: 2 out of 11
This challenge allows you to become a global mountaineer from the comfort of your favorite reading chair. No ice axe, crampons, or goggles are required! The mountains below come from the various Seven Summits lists, which beyond the first five, differ based on selected boundaries and definitions.
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, you can learn more about how they work in this thread.
🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
Inheritance by Nora Roberts - **** - 9/8/2024 - 419 Pages
🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford - ***** - 9/10/2024 - 384 Pages
🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Update to Message 9: 10/11
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices (crossing borders)
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
Before You Leap by Keith Houghton (set in North America)
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (Australia)
2025 Reading Challenge
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Duration: September 1 - September 30, 2024
This challenge allows you to become a global mountaineer from the comfort of your favorite reading chair. No ice axe, crampons, or goggles are required! The mountains below come from the various Seven Summits lists, which beyond the first five, differ based on selected boundaries and definitions.
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, you can learn more about how they work in this thread.
🏔️ 1. Mount Everest - 8,849 m (29,032 ft): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, Everest is set in the Himalayan mountain range, with the China-Nepal border running across its summit. It attracts many climbers, and has become a pollution hot-spot.
Read a book set where people cross borders (literally or figuratively), one that involves climbing or tourism, or about pollution.
🍷 2. Aconcagua - 6,961 m (22,837 ft): This Andean mountain is located in the wine-making Mendoza Province of Argentina. It it has multiple glaciers, the longest of which is 10 km (6 mi) long.
Read a book set in South America, one that involves wine, or a book about climate.
🐻 3. Denali - 6,190 m (20,310 ft): This Alaskan mountain is the highest peak in North America. It has had a number of names from several languages, but in 2015, it officially went back to the name used by the local Koyukon people for centuries.
Read a book set in North America, about native people or culture, or involving some kind of name change.
🌋 4. Kilimanjaro - 5,895 m (19,341 ft): This dormant volcano in Tanzania is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain above sea level in the world.
Read a book set in Africa, about doing something solo, or in which fire or a volcano play an important role.
🐧 5. Mount Vinson - 4,892 m (16,050 ft) : The highest peak in Antarctica, Vinson was first climbed in 1966-1967. During the summer season, there are 24 hours of sunlight, and the average temperature is −30 °C (−20 °F).
Read a book set in the 1960's, one set where there's a midnight sun or polar night, or a book with animals from either pole.
🐴 6. Mount Elbrus - 5,642 m (18,510 ft): This dormant volcano in the Caucasus Mountain range has two main peaks. Elbrus is either in Europe or Asia, depending on the boundary definition. The Titan Prometheus was punished here after stealing fire from the Greek gods to give to man. Both the eastern and western summits have been climbed with teams of horses.
Read a book involving horses, mythology, or with two authors.
⚪ 7. Mont Blanc - 4,806 m (15,766 ft): The 'white mountain' on the French-Italian border is the highest peak of the Alps. The peak was first climbed in 1786, marking the start of modern mountaineering, and the first Winter Olympics was held in neighboring Chamonix in 1924.
Read a book set in one of the eight Alpine countries, written between 1786 and 1924, or involving a sport played in the Winter Olympics.
💀 8. Mount Wilhelm - 4,509 m (14,793 ft):Based on current political boundaries, this is the tallest mountain in Oceania. A World War II bomber crashed into the mountain during a reconnaissance mission, and a number of climbers have perished during attempts to ascend Wilhelm.
Read a history or historical fiction book, one set in Oceania, or involving a death.
🏃♂️ 9. Mount Kosciuszko - 2,228 m (7,310 ft): The shortest mountain on the list is the tallest on Australia's mainland. Its first recorded ascent was in 1840, but a cartographical error mislabeled it as Mount Townsend until 1940. This summit is the finish line for the 240 km (150 mi) Coast to Kosci ultramarathon.
Read a book set in Australia, about a runner, or involving a case of mistaken identity.
💰 10. Puncak Jaya - 4,884 m (16,024 ft): The world's 2nd largest gold mine is only 4 km (2.5 mi) from this peak, which is the highest island mountain in the world. Politically, this mountain lies in southeast Asia, but by biogeographical standards, it is part of the Australian continent and Oceania, leading to controversy among Seven Summits climbers.
Read a book set on an island, with gold in the cover or title, or involving a controversy.
🗻 11. Mauna Kea - 4,207.3 m (13,803 ft): An inactive shield volcano on the island of Hawaii, the peaks are considered to be sacred in the Native Hawaiian religion. Despite this, 13 research telescopes have been built by 11 nations at this summit due to its elevation and environment. Livestock and game animals arrived with early European settlers, and have become feral, threatening native species on the island.
Read a book written by a Pacific Islander, involving astronomy or research, or some kind of ecological threat.
Many thanks to Lina for the challenge inspiration and for leading!