It Was Good: 10 Years in the High Sierra

A project in Mammoth Lakes, CA by Josh Endres
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A book of stories & pictures from 10 years of exploring the high Sierra, and how the art manifested in nature gave meaning to my life
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Backers: 174
Average Pledge Per Backer: $237

Funded: $41,322 of $39,000
Dates: Aug 24th -> Sep 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Josh Endres
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Latest News

We did it!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
HECK YEAH! WE DID IT! My family and I can't thank you enough! We are so grateful for all the financial support and encouragement from all of you during this process. Hopefully I can sleep tonight again...haha! I will keep you guys updated with the... (Read More)

One Final Push!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Holy moly! I can't believe how close we are to funding this project. Like I'm in disbelief. These last two days have been incredible! So first, I just want to say thank you to all of you! I've received notes from a handful of you (some of whom I've... (Read More)

A Close Call on Mt. Whitney

September 18th - via: kickstarter.com
My beloved backers and followers, only 4 days left! Please continue to share with people, and thank you for your support! Below is a story from chapter 3 (2013). We had finished the south-most leg of the JMT, and decided to head up Mt. Whitney in... (Read More)

Storytime with Josh

September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys, we're over a 100 backers! Wow! I can't express my thanks to all of you! It's going to be close. Two things - First I want to share the heart of this project. I shared this on Instagram as well. Sorry if you have to see it twice...haha!... (Read More)

Finalized Cover

September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I promise not to annoy everyone with constant updates. But by popular demand (meaning my wife and kids), I've got rid of the dust jacket on the book. That being said I've modified the cover of the book. Rendering of front and back covers The front... (Read More)

Over 50%! And a great story!

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Thank you for taking this to a realistic level! It's going to be close, but just to see how much support it's garnered already from all of you is so awesome! I hope you are all safe from the fires out there. We are currently under... (Read More)

WooHoo! Over 50 Backers!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
I want to extend my gratitude to each of you! It's been so exciting having you guys back this project! It means so much to me! This has been a life's work. Please continue to share with anyone and everyone who is into photography, mountains, hiking,... (Read More)

Thank you for a great start!

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This is great guys! Thank you for all the support thus far. I've added a $25 option for postcards. I know $65 can be a lot to spend for an initial buy-in. At any rate, please continue to share and help get word out about the project. I can't express... (Read More)

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