2024 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in History
2024 Banff Mountain Book Competition Mountain Literature Winner – The Jon Whyte Award

“Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world’s highest peaks.”– Jon Krakauer

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Recommended by POH Conversation Partner, Monica Lewicka:

Monika Lewicka is a transformative travel leader and founder of Empowered.travel, dedicated to guiding women through life transitions with purpose and resilience. Her work centers on creating meaningful journeys that foster connection and personal growth. In our conversation, she shared her favorite books that inspire her path and empower others.

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All books recommended by Monica Lewicka:

Alpine Rising: Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Greater Ranges

The Tao of Pooh

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra

Siddhartha

Constructive Living

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life