Thin White Line

ISBN-13: 9780099509493 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 256 str.

Andy Cave

Opis

In 1997, Andy Cave returned from the Himalayas, having climbed the stupendous north face of Changabang but losing his friend and climbing partner in the process. Traumatized by the savage ordeal, he must examine his relationship with the mountains that have defined his life so far.

Recenzje

"An intriguing mix of travelogue, mountaineering history, geography and an affectionate portrait of the climbing fraternity" Financial Times

O autorze

Andy Cave was born into a mining family and is now a cutting-edge alpinist with several formidable first ascents to his credit. He has a PhD in socio-linguistics and is an IFMGA international mountain and ski guide. His first book, Learning to Breathe, was joint winner of the Boardman Tasker Prize 2005 and Winner of the Adventure Travel Award - Banff Festival 2005.