Tim Walker presents The Seventy Mile Kid: The Lost Legacy of Harry Karstens and the First Ascent of Mount McKinley
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Tom Walker resides in the shadow of Denali. He is the author of many Alaska log cabin construction books ans is considered by many to be an Alaska living legend. In this well researched book, he examines many of the controversial claims concerning the climbers of Denali and their legacies.
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