As someone who is absolutely fascinated by people who can go out and climb and do these adventurous things, this book has stolen my heart. Not only do you get a glimpse into the context and background of Sonnie but you see the climbs and accomplishments over his climbing career and the photos that accompany are unlike any other. Camping on the side of the cliff?! HOW COOl.

I was able to see a bit into his love life, his family and background, and why he climbs, what drives him. The fact that the adrenaline rush high doesn't end for the human body for a while after each climb makes so much sense. I can only imagine what climbing to the top of a scary dangerous mountain would look like to get to the top and feel invincible. For now, I will be watching others do this and egging them on. (I have a weird intense interest in Mount Everest and K2, don't judge me, so this book seriously made me really happy).

This is an EXCELLENT coffee table book. If you have a table and you need some decor, get this book. It is a great conversation starter but also has really cool photography in it, which is hard to find. I am fascinated and am so happy I was able to read this!

Thank you for the ARC! I appreciate the opportunity to leave honest feedback voluntarily.

This was a very good book. It was well-written. I would highly recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC.

I know very little about climbing but I mostly appreciated reading Sonnie’s descriptions of his passions. I liked reading about his childhood and also how becoming a parent changed him as a climber. The many stories about climbing different mountains/routes all sort of bled together, though, with only the one in Mexico standing out for the danger of gun violence.
I would skip this one unless you care about climbing. If you do I’m sure this is fantastic, but I just like memoirs and would have been fine skipping this one.

I received an electronic advanced reader copy of this from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

My passion for books written by climbers and extreme sports enthusiasts continues to grow :) "Uplifted" is Sonnie Trotter's captivating account of his life dedicated to climbing. The book begins with Sonnie's humble words, where he admits that writing a book wasn't something he initially envisioned, but I'm glad he embraced the challenge. Sonnie comes across as a genuinely great guy! He writes beautifully about his family, friends, and "colleagues". His vivid descriptions of climbing adventures are both gripping and thrilling, and it was refreshing to read about his family life. Often, the focus is solely on the most extreme challenges faced by climbers, but Sonnie adds depth by reflecting on how climbing and raising young children can coexist. All in all, it's a heartwarming book filled with exciting climbing stories. Much respect!

Sonnie Trotter is a legend! From dodging Mexican cartels with Alex Honnold to getting after sketchy alpine projects with Tommy Caldwell, Trotter walks readers through a life lived on the cutting edge of climbing. Whether you crush 5.15 or you're just a casual climber, you will be inspired to send your next project after reading this book. 5 stars.

This is an engaging and informative memoir of a noted climber's life in the sport. Sonnie Trotter is a Canadian climber known for his skill across the disciplines of climbing, especially "trad" (traditional) and sport routes. In Yosemite, British Columbia, and elsewhere Trotter takes us along as he describes the friends, the terrain, and the climbs. The author enlivens the narrative with details of his personal life, from rambunctious and rebellious boy to family man. Uplifted is an enjoyable look at the sport and the climber.

The unedited version was difficult to read because sentences just stopped, and the changes in paragraphs made no sense. A climb in Canada was now in China. The temperature was hot but the weather was cool. I probably would have enjoyed this boot because I’ve read a number of books written by climbers, but not this pre-released version.

sonnie trotter's memoir was quite charming. if you like rock climbing, are familiar with trotter, and are particularly interested in reading about some of his impressive climbing achievements you will find something to enjoy in this book. trotter had a solid upbringing and was encouraged in a healthy way to pursue his passion for climbing. the book is collected of brief essays, specific to certain experiences. i liked the friendly faces that feature within the stories, and was happy to see a mention of katie (naked edge chapter), alex and tommy throughout. trotter has always come off as a super solid guy and that shows in his stories as well. very stable. i was also particularly fond of the squamish mentions throughout, as it is truly a climber's dream and one of my favorite places to climb.

the highlight of the book came at the end on the reflections on fatherhood. once trotter's two kids are in the picture, we get more of an reflection on the balance between sport and being a present father and partner. i wish we had more of this throughout the book, or just a greater focus on this duality.

*thank you to the publisher for an e arc*

I'm such a big fan of Sonnie Trotter, and I was so excited to see Uplifted available! An incredible memoir following Sonnie's life in climbing. It was joyous, heartfelt and just good storytelling.

4.5

Even though I'm a rock climber myself, I can't imagine doing the climbs that Sonnie, Alex Honnold, and many others do (I'm a solid 5.10 climber right now). It always amazes me reading about the climbs and how incredibly talented these guys are. I actually had the chance to meet Sonnie just last week, but only found out last minute and wasn't able to make it. I so would have loved to discuss his book and the climbs in it.

I enjoyed reading about Sonnie's climbs, not only because he's talented and has climbed some amazing routes, but also because he is quite humble and doesn't really brag about his accomplishments, even though he very well could. He talks about his start in climbing, in a little gym in Canada, working his way through the ratings and getting outdoors to keep pushing himself. Some of the routes he's done I've never heard of, so I would stop and check them out online to get a better idea and help visualize (Cobra Crack is insane, and definitely one I will pass on). And while I may never get to the level that he's at, or even close to it, reading about it gives me more motivation and excitement. I look forward to working on my skills and continuing to read about the climbs that Sonnie and many others do. Climb on.

This book has everything any climber could possibly want, fantastic photos, climbing history and wonderful descriptions of the climbs themselves. Learning more about crack climbing and the different thought processes that elite climbers go through was amazing. I thoroughly recommend this book.