Rising : Becoming the First Canadian Woman to Summit Everest, A Memoir – Douglas & McIntyre Young Girl Climber in a Helmet and with a Backpack Stands on Top of a... Mountain Climber A Memoir By William H. Katra (Author): Fine Nearing his sixth decade as a dedicated climber, William Bill Katra describes himself as not a great climber, but a persistent one. In his memoir, the author details his climbs in vivid detail, describing some of the world's most popular routes while emphasizing that scenic beauty is as important to a hike as technical difficulty