AUTHOR SIGNING SATURDAY - On Saturday, August 11, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 P.M., Yosemite Association will host a book signing in the Valley Visitors Center. Michael P. Ghiglieri, co-author of "Off the Wall: Death in Yosemite" will be on hand signing copies of his best-selling book.
"Death in Yosemite" as it is commonly called, is the page turning book containing gripping accounts of all known (nearly 900) fatalities in
Yosemite National Park, from its early days, to the present. The book explores the decision making that has led to many fatal accidents
throughout the years, and perhaps can educate, inform, and save lives in the future. The book carries a warning: It contains graphic material which may not be suitable for all readers.
Dr. Ghiglieri, who grew up at Lake Tahoe, is also the author of "Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon". His career has spanned the study of primates in Uganda, leading whitewater rafting expeditions in the wild places of the world, several Kilimanjaro ascents, and he has authored documentary screenplays and books on ecology, and chimpanzees behavior.
Copies of his book in Cloth ($36.95) and Paper ($24.95) are available at the Yosemite Association Bookstore in the Valley Visitor Center. The store opens at 9:00 a.m. daily. Yosemite Association members will receive their member discount when presenting their card at time of purchase. DNC Privilege Card holders receive their discount, as well.
The Yosemite Association is a non-profit cooperating membership-funded association that raises money for educational, environmental and
interpretive programs in Yosemite National Park. The Association has been helping Yosemite for more than 80 years, through the publication of books and maps, and the operation of retail outlets in the park visitor centers, and also providing educational seminars, a complete volunteer program supporting the park.