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Seven Summits - Softcover

Dick Bass; Frank Wells

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9780330297585: Seven Summits
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0330297589 ISBN 13: 9780330297585
Publisher: Macmillan, 1987

Synopsis

A thrilling and inspirational odyssey of two men's climb to the top of the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. "A great adventure story, filled with heroics, tragedy, humor and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit".--Tom Brokaw. 32-page insert.

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Review

Dick Bass was a successful entrepreneur. Frank Wells was a Hollywood studio president. Together they set out to accomplish what no one else ever had: climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. The fact that both men had so little climbing experience turned out to be their greatest strength: since they had no idea what they were in for, they never considered their task out of reach.

Rick Ridgeway, an accomplished climber in his own right, chronicles their journey, allowing readers to decide if these adventures are the result of midlife crisis or simply about men pursuing a dream with unshakeable resolve. Whatever the case, Ridgeway's fast-paced adventure provides gripping descriptions of the world's tallest peaks. We see the logistical nightmares of Antarctica's Mt. Vinson, the unpredictable weather of McKinley, and the extreme altitude of Everest's 8,848 meters. Ridgeway continues up Aconcagua, Elbrus, Kilimanjaro, and Kosciusko with lively accounts that capture the day-to-day operations of expedition life, and more intriguingly, the growing bond between two driven men. --Ben Tiffany

About the Author

Bass was the first person to complete the Seven Summits in 1985, and (for a time) was the oldest person to summit Everest.

Rick Ridgeway is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, author, photographer, and environmentalist based in Ojai, California. He was included in National Geographic Adventure's Hall of Fame in 2008-2009. His writings and photographs have appeared in many publications.
Rick Ridgeway is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, author, photographer, and environmentalist based in Ojai, California. He was included in National Geographic Adventure's Hall of Fame in 2008-2009. His writings and photographs have appeared in many publications.

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Publisher
Macmillan
Publication date
1987
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0330297589
ISBN 13 
9780330297585
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
352
Rating
  • 4.02 out of 5 stars
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