Himalaya Alpine-Style: The Most Challenging Routes on the Highest Peaks

Fanshawe, Andy; Venables, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0898864569 / ISBN 13: 9780898864564

Published by Mountaineers Books, 1996

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Himalaya Alpine-Style: The Most Challenging Routes on the Highest Peaks
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0898864569
• ISBN 13: 9780898864564
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: good

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Synopsis

Celebrates the use of the alpine-style approach in the ascension of the 6-8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya and Karakoram ranges. Forty climbs are described with coverage of historical background, detailed route information (and maps), an overview of challenges, and recommendations on technique. Includes splendid color photos on virtually every page. No index or bibliography. 11.75x11.5" Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.