In this stunning large-format book, British mountaineer Alan Hinkes
describes for the first time in one place his experiences of climbing
all 14 of the peaks over 8000m: the world's highest mountains, in the
Himalaya and Karakoram. While the photographs - despite being taken in
impossible conditions - capture the beauty and majesty of the mountain
landscapes of the roof of the world, the text describes the
minute-by-minute struggle to survive in 'the death zone', let alone
climb to the summits, often solo and in roaring winds and Arctic
temperatures. As well as reflecting on the Yorkshire childhood and
first Alpine ascents that got him to his first 8000m summit attempt,
and the life that he has led and plans to lead since becoming the
first Briton to reach all the 8000ers, Alan recalls the climbing
companions he met along the way, several of whom have died in their
beloved mountains, the trek-ins, the base camps, the setbacks and the
triumphs. A book to challenge and inspire mountain-lovers everywhere.
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ISBN
9781783620234
Publisert
2014
Utgiver
Vendor
Cicerone Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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