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Vertical Volumes Schedule
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We'll meet on Tuesday January 29, Wednesday February 5, Tuesday February 12, and Friday February 15 from 5:30 to 8:00pm. The first three sessions will include climbing from 6:00 to 8:00pm after book discussion. Please pick up your books in advance of the first session, as we will discuss chapters 1-5 at our first meeting.
Download a detailed schedule and questions here
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Our Book
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 Touching the Void by Joe Simpson is " a document of psychological, even philosophical, witness to the rarest compulsion". Touching the Void was written 20 years ago and yet is still the benchmark all mountaineering literature is measured against. The book tells the story of a two-man climbing venture gone bad on the remote Andean peak of Siula Grande. Evoking the essence of the freedom, danger and rewards of mountaineering, it also offers a raw look at the human capacity for survival.
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The Movie
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 | | Touching The Void Trailer |
Our final session on Friday February 15 will be a viewing of the outstanding film adaptation of the book. We'll have a chance to compare the book with the film and enjoy an excellent film.
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