The Young Man and the Mountain

About this book

This short story was originally published in Arroyo Literary Review, Volume 6, in Spring 2014 and later nominated by the editors of that journal for the Pushcart Prize. It was also excerpted in Mark Curtis' beautiful coffee table book, ONE OF A KIND, a collection of unique personal stories and incredible photos by northern Nevadans past and present. The structure and theme of the story draw inspiration from Hemingway's timeless story, The Old Man and the Sea, and the drama takes place on the fabled Geiger Grade highway between Reno and Virginia City. The protagonist is a young professional cyclist, learning the cost of his pursuit of greatness.