Everest
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Author: Walt Unsworth
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 720
Everest is the highest mountain, above sea level, in the world. Set in the remote Himalaya, astride the Tibet-Nepalese border, it was climbed in 1953 by a British party, under the leadership of John Hunt. There had been many previous failures but after his success Hunt wrote in his diary that at least the Everest story was finished. In fact, it had scarcely begun as since that date well over 200 men and women have stood on the summit of Everest, some of them several times. Today there are routes on all the ridges and all the faces. Each is a different challenge - some technically complex and difficult while others dangerous - but all are subject to high altitudes, storms and the human condition. The whole northern and eastern sides of the mountain have been opened to Western climbers by the Chinese, resulting in a huge upsurge in activity. The author chooses the most significant of these climbs to bring the story of Everest up to date.
Author: Walt Unsworth
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 720
Everest is the highest mountain, above sea level, in the world. Set in the remote Himalaya, astride the Tibet-Nepalese border, it was climbed in 1953 by a British party, under the leadership of John Hunt. There had been many previous failures but after his success Hunt wrote in his diary that at least the Everest story was finished. In fact, it had scarcely begun as since that date well over 200 men and women have stood on the summit of Everest, some of them several times. Today there are routes on all the ridges and all the faces. Each is a different challenge - some technically complex and difficult while others dangerous - but all are subject to high altitudes, storms and the human condition. The whole northern and eastern sides of the mountain have been opened to Western climbers by the Chinese, resulting in a huge upsurge in activity. The author chooses the most significant of these climbs to bring the story of Everest up to date.
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Walt Unsworth
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 720
Everest is the highest mountain, above sea level, in the world. Set in the remote Himalaya, astride the Tibet-Nepalese border, it was climbed in 1953 by a British party, under the leadership of John Hunt. There had been many previous failures but after his success Hunt wrote in his diary that at least the Everest story was finished. In fact, it had scarcely begun as since that date well over 200 men and women have stood on the summit of Everest, some of them several times. Today there are routes on all the ridges and all the faces. Each is a different challenge - some technically complex and difficult while others dangerous - but all are subject to high altitudes, storms and the human condition. The whole northern and eastern sides of the mountain have been opened to Western climbers by the Chinese, resulting in a huge upsurge in activity. The author chooses the most significant of these climbs to bring the story of Everest up to date.
Author: Walt Unsworth
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 720
Everest is the highest mountain, above sea level, in the world. Set in the remote Himalaya, astride the Tibet-Nepalese border, it was climbed in 1953 by a British party, under the leadership of John Hunt. There had been many previous failures but after his success Hunt wrote in his diary that at least the Everest story was finished. In fact, it had scarcely begun as since that date well over 200 men and women have stood on the summit of Everest, some of them several times. Today there are routes on all the ridges and all the faces. Each is a different challenge - some technically complex and difficult while others dangerous - but all are subject to high altitudes, storms and the human condition. The whole northern and eastern sides of the mountain have been opened to Western climbers by the Chinese, resulting in a huge upsurge in activity. The author chooses the most significant of these climbs to bring the story of Everest up to date.
Everest