Summary of Eric Blehm's The Last Season

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Get the Summary of Eric Blehm's The Last Season in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Destined to become a classic of adventure literature, The Last Season examines the extraordinary life of legendary backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson and his mysterious disappearance in California's unforgiving Sierra Nevada—mountains as perilous as they are beautiful. Eric Blehm's masterful work is a gripping detective story interwoven with the riveting biography of a complicated, original, and wholly fascinating man.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Nov 29, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638159391

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 13

Insights from Chapter 14

Insights from Chapter 15

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Ranger Randy Morgenson spent his days hiking around in the backcountry of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California. He was well known for his knowledge of the area.

#2

Ranger Nash had a very interesting way of working. Instead of boarding the helicopters, he would walk to the nearest town, where he would purchase supplies and board the helicopters there. He was never gone for more than three or four days.

#3

The author worked for the National Park Service, and during his time working there, he met many of the finest backcountry rangers in the country.

#4

The author met with a seasonal employee at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, who explained how he was in a funk and not excited for the season to come. He was one of the most dedicated experts on the parks’ backcountry, and yet he was not enjoying himself.

#5

The author met a seasonal ranger named Randy who was very apathetic and didn’t seem to be enjoying his job.

#6

One ranger, Rick Sanger, had a very interesting encounter with his mentor, backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson, on a search-and-rescue mission.

#7

When Sanger met with Randy at the White River National Forest, he learned that the older ranger was having some marital issues. However, he never mentioned that he was about to divorce his wife.

#8

Sanger, the backcountry ranger, had radio problems on July 24. He tried contacting Randy, who was supposed to be in touch with headquarters, but could not get through. It was later discovered