Troll Wall - The untold story of the British first ascent of Europe's tallest rock face (Hardcover)

Norway, 1965. A team of young climbers from the north of England camp at the bottom of the tallest vertical rock face in Europe - the Troll Wall. No one has dared attempt this gigantic challenge before. Some say it will never be climbed. This will be the adventure of a lifetime. Rain and snow soak them as they climb. Avalanches and loose rock threaten their lives. A Norwegian team arrives to compete for the glory as the world's media look on. Pushed to the limits of exhaustion, the team spends days on the wall, refusing to given in, even when failure seems certain. "Troll Wall" tells the gripping story of one of the most dramatic first ascents in British climbing history. Written days after their success, almost half a century ago, and newly rediscovered, Tony Howard's account is a fascinating insight into the challenges of climbing a big mountain wall.

General

Imprint:	Vertebrate Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	Tony Howard
Foreword by:	Doug Scott
Dimensions:	242 x 164 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	216
ISBN-13:	978-1-906148-28-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Climbing & mountaineering Books > History > History of specific subjects > General
LSN:	1-906148-28-7
Barcode:	9781906148287

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