The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors
James Mills
(Author)
Description
"An important new book about a crucial challenge facing the conservation movement" -- Spencer Black, vice president, Sierra Club The nation's wild places--from national and state parks to national forests, preserves, and wilderness areas--belong to all Americans. But not all of us use these resources equally. Minority populations are much less likely to seek recreation, adventure, and solace in our wilderness spaces. It's a difference that African American author James Mills addresses in his new book, The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors. In 2013, the first all-African American team of climbers, sponsored by the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), challenged themselves on North America's highest point, the dangerous and forbidding Denali, in Alaska. Mills uses Expedition Denali and its team members' adventures as a jumping-off point to explore how minority populations view their place in wild environments and to share the stories of those who have already achieved significant accomplishments in outdoor adventures--from Mathew Henson, a Black explorer who stood with Peary at the North Pole, to Kai Lightner, a teenage sport climber currently winning national competitions. As our country grows increasingly multicultural, our natural legacy needs the devotion of people of all races and ethnicities to steward its care. The Adventure Gap is both a compelling adventure tale and road map to help everyone look to the outdoors for experiences that will enrich their lives.Product Details
Price
$19.95
$18.55
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Publish Date
September 24, 2014
Pages
256
Dimensions
5.7 X 8.7 X 0.8 inches | 0.6 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781594858680
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About the Author
James Edward Mills is a freelance journalist and an independent media producer. He specializes in telling stories about outdoor recreation, environmental conservation, acts of charitable giving, and practices of sustainable living. James has worked in the outdoor industry since 1989 as a guide, outfitter, independent sales representative, and now a writer and sometimes photographer. His experience includes a broad range of expeditions, from mountaineering and rock climbing to backcountry skiing and kayak touring.