Going Vertical: The Life of an Extreme Kayaker

by Pam Withers and Tao Berman

How Extreme Sports Can Model Your Own Inspiration and Success As a child, Tao Berman ran wild in the mountains of eastern Washington. The extreme kayaker and entrepreneur continues to run wild through life. His 98.4-foot kayak flight off Upper Johnston Falls in Banff National Forest made him a world-record waterfall-drop holder. Today, Berman exemplifies his philosophy of "I'd rather die than lose" in both his experiences as a super athlete and his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897326520
• ISBN13: 9780897326520
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.6" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Highly Recommended!

I couldn't put this book down! I nearly finished it on the day it arrived. Tao's unique personality comes through on every page and makes for an interesting read. I highly recommend it to both whitewater paddlers and anyone interested in seeing what drives a world class athlete.