The Adventure Gap
by James Edward Mills
Equal parts adventure story, history, and social commentary, The Adventure Gap chronicles the first all-Black summit attempt on Denali, North America’s highest mountain. Journalist and climber James Edward Mills uses this groundbreaking 2013 expedition as a lens to explore diversity in the outdoors—from Matthew Henson who stood a the North Pole in 1909 to contemporary trailblazers such as polar explorer Barbara Hillary, snowboarder Ryan Hudson, and rock climber Kai Lightner.
This updated anniversary edition once again shares the compelling events that unfolded during Expedition Denali. In a new afterward, Mills offers insights into how outdoor culture has evolved since that summit bid. He highlights progress such as Full Circle Everest, an expedition lead by Philip Henderson that put an all-Black team on top of the world’s highest peak, while also pointing out the need for more individual actions and systematic change. The edition features a “where are they now” section about expedition members, extensive resources, and a Reader’s Guide.
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