Divided into geographical sections, this book looks at the development of climbing in the great mountain ranges of the world. Each section places the climbs in context with an introduction to the history of the region. Foremost mountaineers of our day and of recent history give personal accounts of memorable climbs, offering an illuminating insight into the characters of those who choose to live life beyond the bounds of everyday experience.
'Great Climbs' celebrates the diversity of climbing, from the classic Alpine climbs, through 50 years of expeditioning, to the recent ascents of the lonely peaks of Antarctica. We dicover how climbing is more than a mere sport, satisfying the desire for adventure that most of us restrain. Here, climbers young and old share what their mountaineering means to them.
