Everest The Hard Way: The First Ascent Of The South West Face
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This gripping mountaineering narrative chronicles the audacious 1975 expedition that conquered Mount Everest's formidable South West Face. Chris Bonington, the expedition leader, presents a vivid account of the extreme conditions, strategic planning, and sheer human endurance required for such a monumental achievement. The book details the innovative techniques and unwavering resolve of the climbers as they navigated treacherous icefalls and vertical rock walls. It illustrates the profound camaraderie and individual sacrifices made in pursuit of one of the last great challenges in Himalayan climbing. Everest The Hard Way stands as a testament to the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.
Author: Chris Bonington
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, BCA
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This gripping mountaineering narrative chronicles the audacious 1975 expedition that conquered Mount Everest's formidable South West Face. Chris Bonington, the expedition leader, presents a vivid account of the extreme conditions, strategic planning, and sheer human endurance required for such a monumental achievement. The book details the innovative techniques and unwavering resolve of the climbers as they navigated treacherous icefalls and vertical rock walls. It illustrates the profound camaraderie and individual sacrifices made in pursuit of one of the last great challenges in Himalayan climbing. Everest The Hard Way stands as a testament to the spirit of adventure and the relentless pursuit of the impossible.