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Free Book Giveaway: Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968

(Last Updated On: December 17, 2013)

Last year, Patagonia books were kind enough to allow us to do a free book giveaway. They have graciously offered to give away another book this year to one of our lucky readers.

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This years giveaway is for one of Patagonia’s newest books: The newly released linen-bound hardcover Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968: Reflections on the Lost Photos of the Third Ascent retails for $35.
Through rare photos and personal essays, Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968 tells the tale of a six-month excursion to Patagonia, Chile, that changed the lives of five rock climbers dubbed the “Funhogs”—Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia), Doug Tompkins (founder of The North Face/Esprit), Dick Dorworth, Chris Jones and Lito Tejada-Flores. The 1968 Fitz Roy climb would impact the environmental movement and outdoor industry for years to come.

I recently received this book, and it is a book that begs to be left out and handled, rather than put on a book shelf. It’s simply beautiful. It is filled with photos, and given the era, it really puts the reader into the time and space of this climb. If you are looking for a Christmas present, it’s well worth the look.

We will select a winner on Christmas day– Merry Christmas to one of our readers! We will stop taking entries at midnight on Christmas Eve, and randomly select a winner after that. Good luck to all!

Frank Konsella
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6 thoughts on “Free Book Giveaway: Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968

  • Tavita Ferrer

    Looks like a great book! would be super happy to win it!

  • Jared Ahrendsen

    Great site! Fingers crossed on the book. Better odds than the lotto 🙂

  • J.P. Gauthier

    You guys are awesome! That book looks cool too! Send me schwag!

  • Emily McLean

    Live Simply!

  • Al Sukowaski

    Looks like great book. Company at my house will have choice of books to look at when you send this one to me

  • Al Donald

    Awesome book, outstanding website!!!

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