Conversations with Mountains

"Before I realized it, I was halfway up the cliff, crawling with bloody fingertips, scraped shins, and bruised knees."Conversations with Mountains is the true story of one woman, exploring new places and refining the quest for self-discovery. Join author Stacey Miles, as she embraces her passion for travel and shares the adventures of three years ? ascending the switchbacks of Wyoming's Gros Ventre Range, walking with strangers beneath Alaska's midnight sun, and accepting rides from strangers down Hawaii's Haleakala Crater.Detailed sketches of hikes through rugged mountains, the dangers of traversing jagged peaks, and interactions with strangers-turned friends keep the momentum of the book pulsating rapidly. Miles intertwines external events with her internalization of their impact on her life, uncovering her hopes, dreams, and fears in the quiet moments. Chapters embroidered with adrenaline-stirring narratives portray the author's strength of character and longing for primal adventure. "I was not in denial of the realistic possibility that I could be mauled by a grizzly bear at any given moment. It was on pure faith that we die when we are meant to die that I pushed forward without the slightest hint of fear. At least it would be a prestigious way to meet my end..."Miles, Stacey is the author of 'Conversations with Mountains' with ISBN 9781933037752 and ISBN 193303775X.