has had a biginfluence on the ski industry. The Patagonia-sponsored athlete was thefirst woman to skiall 90 lines mentioned in , a guidebook that details the most challenging descents in Utahs backcountry, and she appeared in Warren Millers 泭硃紳餃 ski films. Gleichis also acommitted climate-change activist and is, advocating for the American Alpine Club and other conservation organizations. Here are five books Gleich thinks you should pick up this spring.
Tools for Grassroots Activists,by Nora Gallagher and Lisa Myers
is frequently in my suitcaseto provide inspiration, consultation, and strategy on how to be an effectiveenvironmental activist.
The Chuting Gallery, by Andrew McLean
One of my all-time favorite books. Its a to the Wasatch, and I love the dry, witty humor泭硃紳餃 sandbagged instructions.
My Polar Dream, by Jade Hameister
Im always looking for more inspirational stories of women in the outdoors.is the youngest person to complete the Polar Hat Trick, traversing the North Pole, South Pole, and Greenland ice sheet.
The Gift of Failure, by Jessica Lahey
This was written by my high school English teacher. challenged my notions about success and about how we teach our children and learn from our mistakes.
Training for the New Alpinism, by Scott Johnston and Steve House
is my go-to whenever its time to train for the demands of the big mountains.