Publisher's Synopsis
A compendium of achievement, exploration and reminiscence in mountaineering from countries as diverse as Nepal, East Africa, Alaska, Colombia, Greenland, Corsica and Tasmania. Mountain ranges included are the Himalayas, the Alps and the summits of Kangchenjunga. The text covers contemporary thoughts on climbing ethics in a fast-changing mountain scene, a history of mountain medicine, a poem, a short story and includes nostalgic memories.
