Not Without Peril (Tenth Anniversary Edition)

150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire

By: Nicholas S. Howe

Narrated by: Douglas James

Among the most beautiful and deadly mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today’s high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this audiobook offers extensive and intimate profiles of people who found trouble on New Hampshire’s Presidential Range, from the 19th century through the present day.

Originally published by Appalachian Mountain Club Books, and recognized by the Boston Globe as one of the 100 Essential New England Books, the first edition of Not Without Peril garnered acclaim from the Banff Mountain Book Festival for its gripping tales of exploration and tragedy. This tenth anniversary edition includes a new afterword from author Nicholas Howe, who offers a personal account of an evening spent at the Mount Washington Observatory while 160-mile-per-hour winds raged outside.

©2000, 2009 Nicholas Howe (P)2022 Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

These are gripping stories well told. A true gift to anyone who loves the mountains and their history.

Nick Howe is a master storyteller and his love and respect for the people of the north country is equal to his love of the mountains themselves. I love how he shares that so fully with the reader/listener. I generally appreciated Douglas James’ performance, but winced at his mispronunciation of Mt. Chocorua and the bizarre (Southern?) accent he uses for Peter Crane.

mispronounced

I enjoyed the history and all that I learned but the persistent mispronounced words and locations were extremely distracting and frustrating. For me this ruined an otherwise good read.

Great history lesson as well

Not only do you learn about all the perils, but the history of the white mountain makes for a very good and interesting, read/listen. The fact that I was just up there for Thanksgiving, and assisted looking for somebody who lost their life made this so close to home. Emily, you won’t go forgot.

excellent book

learnt so much about the white mountains. fantastic book to listen to while hiking

exciting, informative, & interesting!

Great story of life & death in the White Mountains, & the people selflessly work at great risk to make it life. Fascinating look into early mountain recreation. 5 stars!