Death & Survival in Glacier National Park - Guthrie, C. W.

Death & Survival in Glacier National Park

By Guthrie, C. W.

  • Release Date: 2017-05-01
  • Genre: Travel in the United States

Description

Sheer cliffs, avalanches, turbulent rivers, cold lakes, severe weather, grizzly bears—these are just a few of the ways you can die while visiting Glacier National Park. Since 1910 when the park was established, 296 people have perished within Glacier's boundaries, and many more somehow survived close calls with death. Death & Survival in Glacier National Park recounts their true tales, as well as stories of the brave and often heroic search-and-rescue professionals who put their lives on the line so that others may live.

Written by local park experts.Book signings with authors.Most complete chronology of all 296 deaths in the park, including names, ages, locations, and causes.Also includes gripping stories of courage and survival against all odds.Insights on safety and risk-avoidance.

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