2003, 1st edition. 295 pp, photos. Hackett was an American climber who made dozens of first and early ascents, including new routes on Mount Hood, first ascents in Alaska, the 4th ascent of McKinley, 1st American ascent of Mount Kenya, the 4th ascent of Mount Logan, attempted K2 in 1960, and much more in Canada, the USA, all over the world. He also served in the 10th Mountain Division. Trade paperback, New.
'A compelling story of a true mountaineer. I find the descriptions of Bill as a man ans a mountaineer most accurate and representative of the man I knew.' ---Hugh Evans, 10th Mountain Division historian.
Charles Shimanski, Esecutive Director, The American Alpine Club'... It is a fantastic look at a man who lived the same way he climbed…with incredible integrity and style.' Lowell Thomas, Jr., international mountaineer and author'…a fascinating account of the adventures, both during war and peace, of a fascinating man.'
