Soldiers and Sherpas by Brummie Stokes

Soldiers and Sherpas by Brummie Stokes

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Zusammenfassung

This story of "Brummie" Stokes, one of Britain's most accomplished mountaineers, tells of his varied life and includes details of the first time he conquered Everest. In the summer of 1988 he makes his second attempt on the unconquered Northeast Ridge and an account of it is included.

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Soldiers and Sherpas by Brummie Stokes

This is the story of "Brummie" Stokes, one of Britain's most accomplished mountaineers. His varied life includes service with the Greenjackets, SAS and the army in the Falklands. In the summer of 1988 he makes his second attempt leading an 18-strong team of British mountaineers to meet the challenge of the unconquered Northeast ridge of Everest which has defeated so many. The expedition will be monitored by satellite and an account of the attempt is included in the book. In detail, he talks us through the various stages of preparation - mental and physical - for a big climb, reliving the dangers and thrills of conquering a summit.
SKU Nicht verfügbar
ISBN 13 9780718131197
ISBN 10 0718131193
Titel Soldiers and Sherpas
Autor Brummie Stokes
Buchzustand Nicht verfügbar
Bindungsart Hardback
Verlag Penguin Books Ltd
Erscheinungsjahr 1988-11-14
Seitenanzahl 256
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