London, 1981, 1st edition. 166 pp, 12 b/w photos. Hardcover with dust jacket. Some copies used a paper that yellows with age. This copy is yellowed, but lightly, not severely. Near Fine condition.
The 1980-81 British Winter West Ridge Expedition, led by Al Rouse, placed its high camp at 7150 meters after ten weeks but failed due to bad weather. Of all the Boardman and Tasker books, this is perhaps the most scarce.