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From the darkness of a six foot by eight foot cell in solitary confinement to the top of the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere, this is the captivating story of one man's struggle to recover from a troubled past. This autobiographical book is filled with Charlie's adventures during 35... read more
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The autobiography "Two Shadows" reveals the remarkable story behind a man known for his passion for mountaineering, his irrepressible sense of humor, and his fascinating tales of adventure. From the darkness of a cell in solitary confinement to the top of peaks throughout the world, this is... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Dave Reeder: Add a description of this character.
- Charlie Winger: Charlie has a passion for mountain climbing, but didn't discover that interest until he was almost 40. His early life was difficult and challenging in very different ways than what he's encountered as a mountaineer.
- Diane Winger
- Jim Scott
- Randy Murphy: Charlie's closest friend and long-term climbing partner, sometimes known as "Rat Lips" (affectionately, of course)
- Burt Falk
- Claudia
- Steve
- Maggie
- Bobby
- Joe
Quotes edit
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“"Have you ever been convicted of a felony?" the Canadian Border Services Officer inquired. "No," I responded with a straight face and sweaty palms. "Are you sure you've never been convicted of a felony?" he repeated. "Not since 1955," I admitted, guiltily. So began my journey back in time to a place I thought I had forever left behind.”
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““Talk to me, talk to me!” my belayer Randy kept shouting to me as I hung on the rope in the fetal position 60 feet above him, out of breath, staring at the sky, wrapped up in a tangled mess of ice screws, rope, and ice tools after taking a fall. Did I mention I had the ass pain from hell?”
Charlie Winger -
“I found myself with hands chained to my waist and feet shackled together standing in front of a judge in the courthouse while the county prosecutor stated that I was an incorrigible teenager.”
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“One night, after everyone had gone to bed, one of the yaks decided to have a midnight snack. He managed to get his head into the barrel, but it became stuck on his horns which totally freaked him out. Here we have a 1,500 pound beast running amok through the camp with a large blue barrel completely covering his head. We’re lucky he didn’t take out some of the camp tents (and their occupants) during his rampage. Someone was finally brave enough to grab the barrel and pull it off the yak’s head, thus ending his adventure.”
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Setting & Locations edit
- Nepal
- Chicago
- Colorado
- Denver
- Kansas
- Kathmandu
- Russia
- Nairobi
- Nevada
- Peru
- Mt. Kenya
- Miami
- Africa
- Talkeetna
- Wichita
- Ecuador
- Beast
- India
- Reykjavik
- California
- Lukla
- Quito
- Mexico
- Tanzania
- South America
- Aconcagua
- Missouri
- Ishinca
- Santiago
- Alaska
- Anchorage
- Bolivia
- Iceland
- West Rib
- Tungurahua
- Delhi
- Namche Bazaar
- Boundary Peak
- Kilimanjaro
First Sentence edit
“Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” the Canadian Border Services Officer inquired.
Table of Contents edit
* In the Beginning *
Chapter 1 The Windy City
- Life in the Trenches
Chapter 2 This Land of Oz
- Now You See Me, Now You Don’t
Chapter 3 Crossbars Hotel
- On the Inside Looking Out
Chapter 4 Free at Last
- Return to Oz
Chapter 5 Second Chances
- Transformation and New Beginnings
* Climbing Adventures *
Chapter 6 Special Relationships
- Climbing Partners
Chapter 7 Ecuador - Climbs in the Andes
- Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, & Tungurahua
Chapter 8 Denali – The Great One
- West Rib & West Buttress
Chapter 9 Argentina - Chile
Aconcagua
Chapter 10 Africa
- Mt. Kilimanjaro & Mt. Kenya
Chapter 11 USSR - Russia - Climbs in the Pamirs
- Peak Communism & Mt. Elbrus
Chapter 12 India
- Trisul
Chapter 13 Nepal - Climbs in the Himalaya
- Annapurna Sanctuary, Fluted Peak, Gokyo Ri
Chapter 14 Peru - Climbs in the Cordillera Blanca
- Pisco, Chopicalqui, Huascarán Sur
Chapter 15 Bolivia - Climbs in the Cordillera Real
- Huayna Potosi, Illimani, & Condoriri
Chapter 16 European Blitz - Climbs in the Alps
- Matterhorn, Mount Blanc, Grossglockner
Chapter 17 Scandinavia
- Land of the Midnight Sun
Chapter 18 El Picacho del Diablo
- A Devil of a Peak
Chapter 19 High Mountains & Slot Canyons
- Boundary Peak & The Subway
Chapter 20 One Last Time (The Finale)
- Ama Dablam & Ishinca
Chapter 21 Here, There & Everywhere
- A Collection of Vignettes
* Reality Check *
Chapter 22 The Old One-Two Punch
- The Big “C” and Falling is a Catchy Term
Chapter 23 Pardon Me?
- Resolution & Rehabilitation
Authors & Contributors edit
- Charlie Winger (Author)
- Diane Winger (Editor)
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- Dewey: 910
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