Billy Davidson (1947-2003) was born in Calgary, Alberta, and grew up in an orphanage in the 1950s. Living close to the Rockies, he was introduced to mountaineering at an early age. After suffering a nearly fatal fall in the late 1970s, he abandoned the climbing scene and spent most of his time kayaking and painting. Based on years of research using Davidson's journals and dozens of interviews with those who knew him, outdoor journalist Brandon Pullan has penned a remarkable biography of an enigmatic character.
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