A thrilling memoir of the spectacular high-altitude mountaineering
achievements of Andrew Lock: the only Australian to have summited
all fourteen 8000-metre peaks in the world, including Mount
Everest—twice. Here Andrew Lock gives us a gripping account of
his death-defying ascents and explains his passion for climbing in
small teams, or solo, without Sherpas or bottled oxygen. Andrew's
story is one of extraordinary passion, self-motivation,
perseverance and resilience, as he leads us through his
sixteen-year odyssey to achieve the Grand Slam of Himalayan
mountaineering. We are taken through the victories, the near-misses
and the great tragedies. The intense human drama of the expeditions
infuses the book—sometimes funny, sometimes fierce and always
fascinating stories about survival, climbing rivalries and
mountaineering politics. The remote and stunning landscapes and
cultures that Andrew encounters on his journeys add rich texture to
his tale, culminating in his 2014 trip to Everest, where he was
witness to the deadliest avalanche in the peak's history.
Ultimately, we learn ""why does he do it""? Why does anyone take on
such a challenge, knowing how easily they might be killed? Andrew's
story is both candid and inspiring.
General
| Imprint: |
Melbourne University Press
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| Country of origin: |
Australia |
| Release date: |
November 2016 |
| Authors: |
Andrew Lock
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| Dimensions: |
197 x 134 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
368 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-522-87105-0 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-522-87105-4 |
| Barcode: |
9780522871050 |
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