* A cultural pilgrimage as well as an athletic one
* Story blends personal adventure, middle-aged angst, the beauty of a landscape, history of exploration, and mysteries of the rise and fall of an ancient culture
* By a critically acclaimed travel and adventure writer also famous for his exploits in Alaska's mountains
* Includes photos by Greg Child of the landscape, Anasazi and Navajo ruins and rock art

On September 1,...

Photographs and text trace the cultural history of the legendary Anasazi people and their descendants.

Describes the discovery and exploration of Chaco Canyon and traces the ancestors of today's Pueblo people.

Text and illustrations introduce the rock art of the American Southwest, describing how the images were created and some of the likely inspirations behind them.

Describes the excavation of Chaco Canyon, discussing the history and culture of the site, leading excavators, and their findings.