The best way to succeed at something is to learn how to fail at it-and then to avoid the things that lead to failure. There are books that tell you how to succeed at hiking Mt. Whitney. This book helps you not to fail by showing you what not to do, from the moment you start planning your trip to the moment you reach the summit. You learn what gear not to buy and not to take, how to maximize your chances of getting a hiking permit (don't apply for...