Everest
Everest
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Summary
In celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, this book by the author of "In the Zone" is ideal for anyone with mountain fever or the desire to learn more about this perilous peak.
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Everest by Peter Potterfield
* Includes accounts from Tom Hornbein, Jim Whittaker, Frank Smythe, Eric Simonson, Reinhold Messner, and many other legendary climbers * Offers a great introduction to the history of Everest A great addition to the libraries of both mountaineering literature affectionados and those who just want a variety of Everest's greatest dramas in one volume. Extraordinary insights into the early attempts, successes, disasters, and noteworthy moments. The authors of these collected stories give their personal accounts of the challenges and traumas that await all those who would climb to the top of the world.
Greg Child is a world-class rock climber, mountaineer, author, and filmmaker. He is a writer for Outside magazine and has authored several books. In 1987, Child was honored with the American Alpine Club's Literary Award for his prolific and insightful mountaineering literature. In 2011, Greg was president of the jury for mountaineering's coveted Piolet d'Or. award. he live in Castle Valley, Utah.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780898869033 |
| ISBN 10 | 089886903X |
| Title | Everest |
| Author | Peter Potterfield |
| Series | Mountaineers Anthology S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Mountaineers Books |
| Year published | 2001-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |