Shook: An Earthquake, a Legendary Mountain Guide, and Everest's Deadliest Day

Shook: An Earthquake, a Legendary Mountain Guide, and Everest's Deadliest Day

Winner of the 2021 National Outdoor Book Award (History/Biography category)
Winner of the 2021 Zia Book Award
Winner of the 2021 NMWP Communications Contest (history/biography)

Dave Hahn, a local of Taos…

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