The Ledge by Jim Davidson - 4 stars (BWF)

[Joy D]

The Ledge: An Adventure Story of Friendship and Survival on Mount Rainier by Jim Davidson - 4* - My Review

Jim Davidson's memoir recounts the harrowing mountaineering accident he experienced with his climbing partner, Mike Price, on Mount Rainier in 1992. Davidson is forced to draw upon his physical strength and mental resilience to survive after falling into a crevasse. Davidson reflects on the fragility of life, the unpredictability of nature, and the “what ifs” that always arise after experiencing such an event. It portrays nature as both awe-inspiring and unforgiving. Davidson and Price had prepared extensively for the climb, but their fall into the crevasse reveals how even the most experienced climbers can be caught off guard. The book is structured in alternating segments of the climbing pair’s past experiences and family histories, and the riveting account of the accident. A basic knowledge of mountaineering terminology is helpful. In a rather lengthy section near the end, Davidson relates what happened in his life in the aftermath. Recommended to those interested in first-hand true stories of mountaineering experiences.

PBT October BWF Extra L and tagged "travel" x20