GETTING HIGH
CONFESSIONS OF A PEAK-BAGGING JUNKIE
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About the Book
Newly divorced woman, seeking adventure and companionship, discovers the joy of hiking and climbing with fellow members of the Sierra Club. Spurred on by lists of peaks throughout the Southwest and Mexico, she takes pride in getting to the top. Most satisfying are the companionship and the list finishing parties, all inspired by the power of the lists. This pastime leads to conquering the high points of the states, and various high points around the world. Her latest obsession is visiting as many countries as are physically and financially possible. At last count she had reached over 200 destinations.
About the Author
Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, Edna Erspamer moved to Santa Monica, California at age 15. Her keen interest in both travel and nature inspired annual family camping trips throughout the West. After a divorce she became active in the climbing sections of the Sierra Club, where she soon became addicted to conquering peaks. World traveler and adventurer, Ms Erspamer has sought inspiration and thrills all over the globe. A past Sierra Club leader, she was chairman of both Hundred Peaks Section and Desert Peaks Section. She has a degree from UCLA and has completed her first novel.