High Risk
Climbing to Extinction
by Brian Hall
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Pub Date 9 Jan 2022 | Archive Date 31 Aug 2022
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Description
The golden age of Himalayan mountaineering, from the mid 1970s to the ‘80s, brought forth a generation of radical young climbers. With tiny budgets and high ambitions they pioneered light and fast Alpine style expeditions on mountains such as Jannu, Nuptse, Everest, and K2.
In High Risk, Brian Hall recalls the outrageous adventures of eleven of his climbing friends who risked, and too often lost, their lives to stand on some of the world’s highest peaks at a turning point in mountaineering history.
Advance Praise
‘Dazzling adventures recalled with wisdom and affection.’ -Stephen Venables, mountaineer and author
‘A major milestone in Alpine literature.’ -John Porter, author of One Day as a Tiger
‘A frank, first hand account of a bold, high-octane generation of British climbers.’ -Bernadette McDonald
‘High Risk captures the spirit of an era... Ascents not bettered and hardly equalled since.’ -Leo Houlding, climber and adventurer
‘Big characters who loved life close to the edge.’ -Ed Douglas, author and climber
‘An absolutely spellbinding read.’ -Adele Pennington, mountaineer
‘A riveting insight into a remarkable climbing era.’ -Mick Fowler, mountaineer and author
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781913207823 |
| PRICE | £24.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
LADY R, Reviewer
This book was brilliant. I just couldn't put it down and I had to read it in one sitting. That I loved the most is how long it was. There was plenty of very interesting trips. It was so fascinating and exciting and there was also some rather shocking moments. It was so well wrote it had me totally engrossed from the start. It was an amazing and thrilling insight into the life of a mountaineer. The author starts his career in the 70's and he has travelled the world with his addiction of the thrill. Which made for a very interesting book. Coming from Manchester uk I found there was plenty of his friends who came from around this area. Who doesn't like a book that has people from and area they lived. It was unbelievable and very sad just how many friends he lost during his climbing journey. I loved reading about how climbing changed over the years. There was many heart stopping moments that had you on the edge of your seat. I just couldn't get enough of this book. I can't recommend it enough. If you love reading about mountaineering or just want a thrilling journey across the world then this book I'd for you. I also learnt so much from reading this book. I just love reading about different life experiences wishing I could do something similar.
Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this very interesting life in the mountains. I will definitely be looking out for more books by this amazing author who has definitely lived a spectacular life.
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