Language: English
Published by Hara, [2003]., Seattle, 2003
Seller: Meridian Rare Books ABA PBFA, London, United Kingdom
First Edition
US$ 27.62
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. 8vo. pp. 296; illusts.; near-fine in pictorial card wrappers. Hackett was a member of Brad Washburn's team on the first ascent of Mt McKinley via the West Buttress. In 1960 he led a German-American attempt on K2, which followed the route of Desio's successful Italian team, but the expedition was thwarted by bad weather and reached 7250m. Richard Sale's copy, with his signed bookplate. Richard Sale is author of On Top of the World and other mountaineering titles.