Ski, Climb, Fight

“As a backcountry skier with a history problem, Blyth straddles the two worlds central to the development of the 10th Mountain Division. Ski, Climb, Fight demonstrates his encyclopedic understanding of the unit’s evolution and its contributions to both mountain warfare and outdoor recreation alike. Whether you’re a civilian or military mountaineer, this book will help you better understand your roots.”—Christian Beckwith, host of Ninety-Pound Rucksack: The Story of the 10th Mountain Division and the Dawn of Outdoor Recreation in America
 

“An important contribution to the rich history of the US Army’s 10th Mountain Division, from the formation of the ski troopers in World War II to the late 20th century renaissance of mountain warfare. No reader’s collection of 10th Mountain Division lore and legacy is complete without the addition of Ski, Climb, Fight.”—Maurice Isserman, author of The Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America’s Elite Alpine Warriors

 

“The most detailed book to date on the creation of the 10th Mountain Division and the evolution of mountain warfare. Lance Blyth’s extensive knowledge of military mountaineering and skiing and its connection to the civilian backcountry and mountaineering industries makes this a highly recommended read.”—Peter Mansoor, author of The GI Offensive in Europe: The Triumph of American Infantry Divisions, 1941–1945
 

“Ski, Climb, Fight is a groundbreaking contribution to our understanding of the genesis and evolution of American military mountaineering. It adds new detail to the iconic story of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II and looks beyond the Italian campaign to Cold War developments through to the present day. It will be of great interest to scholars and military professionals alike.”—Chris Juergens, Anschutz Curator of Military History at History Colorado