In the Ural mountains of the Soviet Union in January of 1959 nine hikers set out on a winter excursion. In February a search party finds their bodies: some are burned; some have crushed ribs; some are missing their eyes and one is missing her tongue. This book explores the question of what happened to these experienced hikers and why they left their warm shelter to venture half-clothed into the freezing Siberian winter.

Award-winning photographer and creator of Pennsylvania's most read travel blog Jim Cheney guide you to more than 180 of the top-ranked waterfalls in the state. The waterfalls are organized geographically and ranked by beauty. Entries include all the information you need, like directions, distance, and hike difficulty, as well as details about each waterfall, such as height, width, and the best time of year to visit. Not-to-miss sights and nearby activities...