Each mountain holds its own challenges, history and spiritual significance and Joe Simpson and Simon Yate's infamous adventure on the Siula Grande, a 21,000ft mountain in the Peruvian Andes is just one of a multitude of stories that could be told. In 'Meetings with Mountains', you can experience the majesty, grandeur and terrifying challenges presented by the world's greatest peaks. Detailed information on location, height, attempts and history are accompanied by beautiful photography and the fascinating accounts of those who have lived their lives in the shadows of these towering pinnacles.

 

Whether you're an armchair traveler, artist, climber or outdoor enthusiast, 'Meetings with Mountains' provides a chance to head for the hills with some of our most experienced mountain guides for company. New large format hardcover.