Anticipated Course Readings

Required
Maddi, S. R. & Khoshaba, D. M. (2005). Resilience at work: How to succeed no matter what life throws at you. New York: Amacom

Frankl, V. (1997). Man's search for meaning. Boston, MA: Washington Square Press.

Gonzales, L. (2003). Deep survival: Who lives, who dies, and why. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

Warner, C. & Schmincke, D. (2009). High altitude leadership. San Francisco: John Wiley and Sons.

Required DVD
Storm Over Everest

Optional
Viesturs, E. (2006). No shortcuts to the top. New York: Broadway Books.

* additional articles to be distributed in class

Expenses for 3-day Residency (July 29-31)

Expenses will vary for every student given variability in travel costs and gear accessibility.

Flights/airports: students will have the option of flying to Portland rather than Spokane. Mt. Adams is due 1hr NE of Portland. GU students and faculty member in Spokane will organize for travel by car.

Adams Mountain Pass: $15

Required Gear (prices reflect REI member and non-member rentals)

Crampons: First Day: $8 Reg/$4 Member -----  Additional Days: $3 Reg/$2 Member

Ice Axe: First Day: $12 Reg/$6 Member ----- Additional Days: $6 Reg/$3 Member

Helmet: First Day: $12 Reg/$6 Member ----- Additional Days: $6 Reg/$3 Member

Tent (3 season, shared cost): 4 Person Tent: First Day: $24 Reg/$18 Member ----- Additional Days: $12 Reg/$9 Member

Sleeping pad: First Day: $9 Reg/$6 Member ----- Additional Days: $5 Reg/$3 Member

Bunsen Burner (shared cost):

1. Coleman 2 Burner Stove (Fuel Not Included): First Day: $15 Reg/$10 Member ----- Additional Days: $7 Reg/$5 Member

2. MSR Windpro (Fuel Not Included): same prices as Coleman 2 Burner Stove

Climbing Boots: Plastic Boots: First Day: $18 Reg/$12 Member ----- Additional Days: $9 Reg/$6 Member

Hiking Poles (optional): 

1. Nordic Poles: First Day: $8 Reg/$4 Member ----- Additional Days: $4 Reg/$2 Member

2. Snowshoe Poles: First Day and Additional Days are same as the Nordic Poles

Pack: First Day: $15 Reg/$12 Member ----- Additional Days: $7 Reg/$6 Member

* shared costs of equipment will be split among you and three others in your group