Product Description

May 29, 2003 marks the 50th anniversary of the first climbing of Mount Everest. Chris Bonington was the first to scale Everest 'the hard way' - by the south-west ridge - and he has taken part in three other expeditions. No other mountaineer, writer or photographer has as much experience of Everest. His last climb, in 1985 at 50, was a personal summit. Here he tells the story of his attempts on Everest, the triumphs and the tragedies, illustrated from his own archive of photographs and diaries of other climbers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #95848 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
'Chris Bonington's Everest is a powerful introduction to the world of mountaineering and a fitting tribute to a magnificent mountain and the heroic climbers who try to reach its summit. Backed up with solid accounts and stuning photography recounting seminal moments in the mountain's history, this is an epic read about the triumphs of a great man who stands as an icon of British mountaineering. Sir Chris, we salute you.' (GLOBAL (Jan 2004) )

About the Author
Chris Bonington has taken part in 19 Himalayan expeditions and combined a career as a mountaineer with the writing of fifteen books, four of which were about Everest. Sir Chris was knighted in 1992 for services to mountaineering. He is heading the RGS/Alpine Club's Everest Celebrations Committee.

Customer Reviews

Superb
I could not put this book down.
I have read the individual books from this but to have 4 in 1 is perfect.
I am not a climber but have a love of the mountains especially Everest.
Mr Bonington writing is superb and the views of his team in the various expeditions is enthralling.
BUY IT