Caroline Gleich Thinks You Should Read These Five Books

Published: Feb 19, 2019

These are the books Caroline Gleich is loving right now.

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has had a big influence on the ski industry. The Patagonia-sponsored athlete was the first woman to ski all 90 lines mentioned in , a guidebook that details the most challenging descents in Utah’s backcountry, and she appeared in Warren Miller’s ��Ի� ski films. Gleich is also a committed climate-change activist and is , advocating for the American Alpine Club and other conservation organizations. Here are five books Gleich thinks you should pick up this spring.

‘Tools for Grassroots Activists,’ by Nora Gallagher and Lisa Myers

“ is frequently in my suitcase to provide inspiration, consultation, and strategy on how to be an effective environmental activist.”

‘The Chuting Gallery,’ by Andrew McLean

“One of my all-time favorite books. It’s a to the Wasatch, and I love the dry, witty humor��Ի� sandbagged instructions.”

‘My Polar Dream,’ by Jade Hameister

“I’m always looking for more inspirational stories of women in the outdoors. is the youngest person to complete the Polar Hat Trick, traversing the North Pole, South Pole, and Greenland ice sheet.”

‘The Gift of Failure,’ by Jessica Lahey

“This was written by my high school English teacher. challenged my notions about success and about how we teach our children and learn from our mistakes.”

‘Training for the New Alpinism,’ by Scott Johnston and Steve House

“ is my go-to whenever it’s time to train for the demands of the big mountains.”

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