September - Discovering the Seven Summits

[Meg]

update msg 14
4/7

🏔️ 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✔️

🐧 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✔️

[Lina]

New update, great climbing everyone!

General Stats
28 Mountaineers Signed Up
📚 77/ 220 books read (35 %) 📚

📝Aimless: 14
🏕️Novice: 2
⛑️Beginner: 2
🥾Intermediate: 2
🌄Advanced: 3
⛰️ Expert: 1
🧗 Elite: 0
👾 Alien: 4

Karin has completed her goal, congrats on successfully climbing so many peaks!
I hope everyone will continue to have fun reading :)

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[Sophia]

Update message 16: 3/4

[Caraina]

Update to Message #18: 9/11

[Karin]

Message 26 update

I've moved up to with 5/3 (I wasn't sure I'd get around to reading the library book with mythology in it) so I've moved up to Expert :)

The month isn't over yet, so even though I'm officially done I might drop in again although I'm not actively seeking stuff for this now :)

[Caraina]

Update to Message #18: 10/11

[Whitney]

Update to message 13: 3/4 books read!

[Karin]

Updating message 26 (so soon!)
6/3
Wow, I made elite!

[Sheila]

Sheila from NC- phone isn’t cooperating but I will try to post for all the prompts. 13 books total

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 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

[TerryJane, Challenges]

Sheila wrote: "Sheila from NC- phone isn’t cooperating but I will try to post for all the prompts. 13 books total"

Sheila, I highly recommend using Goodreads from a desktop, laptop, or tablet using a browser. The phone app is good enough for checking your shelves, or maybe checking how you rated something while chatting with friends, but the app stinks for discussion posting.

Once you get on a browser, visit Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here for all the tips and tricks.

[Ciara]

Update to message #8: challenge complete! 11/11 prompts fulfilled! Deatils under the spoiler!

(view spoiler)[🏔️ 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.
Wayward - Dana Spiotta

🍷 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 Wedding People - Alison Espach

🐻 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.
Cahokia Jazz - Francis Spufford

🌋 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.
Margo's Got Money Troubles - Rufi Thorpe

🐧 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.
Lady Macbeth - Ava Reid

🐴 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 Changeling - Victor LaValle

⚪ 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.
Creation Lake - Rachel Kushner

💀 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.
Madwoman - Chelsea Bieker

🏃‍♂️ 9. 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.
State of Paradise - Laura van den Berg

💰 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.
Perfume & Pain - Anna Dorn

🗻 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.
Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare - Megan Kamalei Kakimoto (hide spoiler)]

[TerryJane, Challenges]

Update to Message #6 : 26/11
I've been all over the world and am all done now. Thanks for leading this one, Lina!

[Amy]

Updated message 23-- 7/8

[Allie]

update to Message #19
Progress 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'

🌄 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

🌄 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

[Karin]

Update Message 26 again
7/3 and if I get here in time tomorrow, there might be an 8/3. Who knew I was an alien?

[Caraina]

Update to msg #18: 11/11 completed

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Update to message 9: 11/11

Elektra by Jennifer Saint
for #6: mythology

[Karin]

This is my final update for message 26

8/3. I guess I should have started with a higher goal, but had no idea I'd read so many.

[Whitney]

Update to message 13: 4/4 books read!
Challenge Completed! :)

[Meg]

I finished my 7 summits

⚪Mt Blanc
🏔️ Mount Everest
🐧 Mount Vinson
🍷 Aconcagua
🐻 Denali
🏃‍♂️ Mount Kosciuszko
💀 Mount Wilhelm

[Ariail]

I finished this on Monday but life happened so I'm just now posting. I loved this challenge! This is the hardest but most rewarding monthly one I've done this year!

11/11 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.
Midnight at the Houdini

🍷 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 Last Murder at the End of the World

🐻 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.
Luckiest Girl Alive

🌋 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.
Haunted Ever After

🐧 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.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch

🐴 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.
Phantasma

⚪ 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

💀 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.
Middle of the Night

🏃‍♂️ 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.
Howl’s Moving Castle

💰 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 Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

🗻 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.
Mr. Nobody

[Shari]

Update msg #15:

So close!!

Progress: 6 / 7

[Karin]

Hi, have you finished updating yet?

[Lina]

Late update again, sorry everyone, whenever I am not climbing these summits with you I work as a doctor in a hospital and lately its been super stressful and a lot of 12-14 hour days so I have just been a bit tight on time....
I am super impressed by all of you reaching so many summits though! I will update this once more next weekend in case there are any late updates, but this is up till now:

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

11 people completed their challenges & so many great mountaineers here!
(There seems to be a worrying about of aliens among us though!)

🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️🏔️

[Karin]

Lina wrote: "Late update again, sorry everyone, whenever I am not climbing these summits with you I work as a doctor in a hospital and lately its been super stressful and a lot of 12-14 hour days so I have just..."

Alien does have more than one meaning :)! I was an alien in the States for some years before becoming a naturalized citizen; now I'm a dual citizen since I won't ever renounce my Canadian citizenship.