2005. 368 pp, color photos. A close and personal observation of the world’s busiest mountain rescue service over the whole summer of 1997.  This book gives deep and moving insights into the high pressure of this type of work and the often tragic loss of life in the Mont Blanc range.  A grave book in many ways. Limp cover (better paperback), New. Shortlisted for the 2005 Boardman Tasker Award.

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