Author: KALLAUS, DON; SANBORN, DON, AND DAN STUART (EDITORS)
Title: Adaman: One Hundred Years of Ice, Wind, and Fire
Description: Colorado Springs, CO, Rhyolite Press LLC. 2022, First Edition. (ISBN: 9781943829316). Glossy Wraps, 8vo - 7 3/4" - 9 3/4 " Tall. Ill.: Photographs, Maps. Paperback, As New, wid octavo bound in glossy wraps; 218p. including index; In December 1922, five men from Colorado Springs decided to attempt what had never before been done. They would climb Pikes Peak to welcome the new year with flares and fireworks from the top of America's Mountain; They came to be called the "Frozen Five." Their unique decision to climb to the 14,115 foot summit in the dead of winter would become a cherished tradition for the entire Pikes Peak region. The AdAmAn Club exemplifies the Colorado spirit of adventure and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Named for the practice of adding a single member each year (add a man) and stylized so the "A"s in the name signify mountains, this book celebrates the 100 year history of this unusual and intrepid group of mountain climbers. Loaded with stunning photographs. Includes greeting by former Colorado governor Dick Lamm. As New.

Keywords: Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak History, the Frozen Five, Climbing Pikes Peak Mountaineering & Survival Adventure 9781943829316 Photographs, Maps


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