2000. 322 pp, 45 ills. This 1982 expedition made an Alpine-style ascent of this 8000 meter peak. Long out of print, this has become collectible so this high quality reprint is most welcome. New Paperback.
* Past winner of the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountaineering Literature
Placing the expedition into a historical context, Doug Scott presents a wealth of historical detail about the region while Alex MacIntyre provides a unique commentary on the big peak way of life-from the frenzied preparations to the clashes of personality, the affection, and the humor.