Jeff Smoot is an outdoor adventure writer and photographer. His memoir Hangdog Days: Conflict, Change, and the Race for 5.14 chronicling rock climbing in the 1980s was a finalist for the Boardman Tasker award. A Seattle native, he resides in Hawaii. Find him online at jeffsmoot.wixsite.com/website.
Jeff Smoot's timely book explores the mystique of free soloing,
introducing a fascinating cast of characters across cultures and
generations. Weaving in his personal experiences, he analyzes the
allure of the pursuit and the psyches of the climbers who cannot
resist this dangerous sport. Strikingly honest and intensively
researched, All and Nothing is a gripping, often disturbing
read.--Maria Coffey "author of Where the Mountain Casts Its
Shadow"
In All and Nothing, Jeff Smoot thrillingly follows a clear thread
from climbing trees to extreme rock solos to the GoPro generation,
delving deeply into the sociology, psychology, and spirituality of
free soloing.--Paul Pritchard "author of The Mountain Path"
Meticulously researched and splendidly written, All and Nothing is
captivating. Read this book, and you'll have a deeper understanding
of not just free soloing, but the call of adventure itself.--Sir
Chris Bonington
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