Roland presented to the entire student body of Alaska's own boarding school - Mount Edgecumbe High School. Librarian Erika Drain commented, "We laughed and learned about how he researched his topics. He talked about biology, environmentalism, research, writiing. He hit almost every subject area. Teachers were thrilled." Many students at the school have read Peak, as it was a battle book this year. Students found the information about the dangers and reality of climbing Mt. Everest most surprising.