Holding Fast: The Untold Story of the MOUNT HOOD Tragedy by Karen James Rating: Karen James recounts an honest and vulnerable tragedy in the James family. The gripping account of her husband, Kelly along with his climbing partners, Brian and Nikko, was fascinating. I am a fast reader but even so, I finished the book with remarkable speed. Mrs. James was able to put pieces of the puzzle together of the climbers last days here on earth. The determination of the climbers even as they faced death in the face was inspiring. These were not amateur climbers...