Doug Scott est un défenseur dévoué de la préservation de la nature sauvage, axé sur les réalisations législatives en matière de conservation. Sa profonde compréhension de l'histoire et du processus de rédaction législative derrière des lois cruciales, telles que le Wilderness Act de 1964, en a fait un stratège et un lobbyiste clé dans de nombreuses campagnes de préservation importantes. Le travail de Scott se caractérise par une navigation politique avisée et une capacité éprouvée à défendre des lois qui assurent une protection durable des espaces naturels pour les générations futures.
True Accounts of Rescue from the Brink of Death
Caught way up on the mountain, no one is safe. This collection includes some of the brightest stars of mountaineering and mountain rescue: Joe Simpson, Doug Scott, Pete Sinclair, Milos Vrbe, Paul Nunn, Ludwig Gramminger, Karen Glazley, Ken Phillips and Blaise Agresti.
Art Wolfe, an internationally acclaimed nature photographer, has captured the essence of the Himalayan region in a stunning collection of photographs. This work features over 150 breathtaking images taken during his travels through Pakistan, India, Nepal, Tibet, and China, showcasing the diverse landscapes, flora, fauna, and cultures of the highest mountain range in the world. Wolfe's artistry brings to life the people, architecture, religious icons, and majestic vistas of these areas. Enhancing this visual experience are intimate interviews conducted by Peter Potterfield with renowned climbers Reinhold Messner, Doug Scott, and Ed Viesturs. They share their perspectives on the Himalaya as a natural, social, and climbers' world, providing personal insights that complement Wolfe's striking images and set this collection apart. Wolfe, a Seattle resident and award-winning photographer, has published over forty books and is known for his engaging slide shows and lectures. His accolades include the Alfred Eisenstaedt Magazine Photography Award and the Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year title from the National Audubon Society. Peter Potterfield is also an accomplished author, while Norbu Tenzing Norgay, the son of the legendary Tenzing Norgay, brings his own climbing expertise to the narrative.