Canada, 1990, 1st edition. 239 pp, color & b/w photos. Hardcover with dust jacket. Fine.
SIGNED by Bruce Patterson, ''To Tom, It was great covering the story with you in 1982. Bruce Patterson October 1990.'' In October 1983 Laurie Skreslet and Pat Morrow made the first Canadian ascents of Mount Everest, and Bruce and the book's previous owner Thom Hopkin were reporting it for the media. 1982 was pre-internet.
The story of the 4 Canadian Everest expedition between 1982 and 1988. Includes the ascents by Pat Morrow, Laurie Skreslet and Sharon Wood. Also Roger Marshall's death on a solo attempt in 1987, and attempts by Barry Blanchard. Meet the members of the four Canadian expeditions on Mount Everest since 1982. Witness their commitment and dedication to their lifelong dreams. Bruce Patterson will introduce you to the people behind the familiar names in Canadian mountaineering.