8000 Metres
Climbing the World's Highest Mountains
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This stunning large-format book presents renowned mountaineer Alan Hinkes' experiences of climbing Earth's highest peaks. This gripping book shares his triumphs, setbacks, and awe-inspiring expeditions as he became the first British climber (and 15th person ever) to summit all 14 peaks in the Himalaya and Karakoram over 8000m. * Thrilling accounts of summiting Everest, Manaslu, K2, Annapurna, and Kangchenjunga * Descriptions of the minute-by-minute struggle to survive in 'the death zone' and climb to the summits, often solo and in roaring winds and Arctic temperatures * Stunning photographs of...
This stunning large-format book presents renowned mountaineer Alan Hinkes' experiences of climbing Earth's highest peaks. This gripping book shares his triumphs, setbacks, and awe-inspiring expeditions as he became the first British climber (and 15th person ever) to summit all 14 peaks in the Himalaya and Karakoram over 8000m. * Thrilling accounts of summiting Everest, Manaslu, K2, Annapurna, and Kangchenjunga * Descriptions of the minute-by-minute struggle to survive in 'the death zone' and climb to the summits, often solo and in roaring winds and Arctic temperatures * Stunning photographs of some of the world's most challenging landscapes * Captivating tales that showcase the beauty, harshness, and danger of these mountains, plus Alan's indomitable spirit * The perfect book to challenge and inspire mountain-lovers everywhere
