Great Book On Fell Running

This is a fantastic read, although it is intensely British and so hard for an American to decipher at times. Of course since this sport is poorly understood in its homeland, it is obvious that names like Joss Taylor, the Bob Graham round, the Dragon's Back, or Helene Diamantides would be a struggle for an American. Nevertheless, this book, one part history, one part biographical sketches, one part ode to the hills, and one part race commentary is gripping. Depending on your view these people are either sick or true mountain hardmen ... Of course the latter would be my preference.

There are many memorable stories and quotes, but for Fossils mountaineers throne to remember is: "Anyone can be fit. It's being hard that's hard."