Fatal Mountaineer The High Altitude Life and Death of Willi Unsoeld American Himalayan Legend
by [Roper, Robert]
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Robert Roper's Fatal Mountaineer is a gripping look at Willi Unsoeld and the epic climbs that defined him--a classic narrative blending action with ethics, fame with tragedy, a man's ambition with a father's anguish.
In 1963, Willi Unsoeld became an international hero for his conquest of the West Ridge of Everest. A charismatic professor of philosophy, Unsoeld was one of the greatest climbers of the twentieth century, a man whose raw physical power and casual fearlessness inspired a generation of adventurers.
In 1976, during an expedition to Nanda Devi, the tallest peak in India, Unsoeld's philosophy of spiritual growth through mortal risk was tragically tested. The outcome of that expedition continues to fuel one of the most fascinating debates in mountaineering history.
Product Details
- St. Martin's Griffin Brand
- Mar 20, 2003 Pub Date:
- 0312302665 ISBN-10:
- 9780312302665 ISBN-13:
- 320.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8.5 in * 0.76 in * 5.5 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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