Set against a stunning mountain backdrop, the narrative explores the profound reasons behind the allure of climbing. It delves into the beauty of untouched landscapes and the personal journeys of those who seek adventure and connection with nature. The experience of reaching a peak becomes a metaphor for aspiration and the pursuit of fulfillment. Through vivid imagery and introspective moments, the story captures the essence of adventure and the human spirit's desire to conquer challenges.
'Legendäre Erstbesteigungen' erzählt von den Erlebnissen weltberühmter Bergsteiger bei ihren eindrucksvollsten Aufstiegen. Von der Erstbesteigung des Mont Blanc in den 1780er-Jahren, über das goldene Zeitalter des alpinen Kletterns, in der das Matterhorn und das Bietschhorn erobert wurden, bis zur Besteigung der höchsten Gipfel auf dem amerikanischen Kontinent und im Himalaya. Lesen Sie die Geschichten der Männer und Frauen, die in den letzten 150 Jahren ihr Leben riskiert haben, um die Ersten zu sein und neue Wege zu beschreiten.
High and wild places have dominated Stephen Venables' life and now he has written a full autobiography which explores how and - more importantly - why he became a mountaineer, and reveals a series of never-recorded adventures on four continents.
Kniha zaznamenává příběhy z historie horolezectví o lezeckých výkonech a výstupech na nejslavnější vrcholy světa. Kniha obsahuje podrobné informace o poloze, výšce, o pokusech o zlezení a o historii. Publikaci doprovázejí barevné fotografie.
Dancing, singing, swooping - there was something birdlike about his energy, joy and laughter - but also the fleeting, enigmatic quality of his life. When he was two he lost all his speech, as autism turned his life - and ours - into a baffling challenge. He generated - and continues to generate - huge amounts of laughter.
Von den Dramen, die sich am Mount Everest abspielen, bis hin zu den Mythen, die sich um den Mont Blanc ranken – die Besteigung spektakulärer Berge zieht nicht nur Alpinisten in ihren Bann. Stephen Venables, einer der ganz großen Bergsteiger unserer Zeit, hat die faszinierendsten Geschichten rund um die majestätischsten Gipfel aller Kontinente zusammengetragen: Sie erzählen von Grenzerfahrungen, vom Schrecken und der gleichzeitigen Faszination, die diese Bergriesen auf den Menschen ausüben.
Exhilarating, inspirational and fascinating accounts of the world's most famous mountains and those who have conquered, visited and admired them.
This book chronicles the history of Everest exploration from the early 20th century, featuring 400 photographs that document the surveying, planning, and expeditions launched by the Royal Geographical Society and the Alpine Club since 1921.
This magnificent volume celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first successful ascent of the world's highest mountain, and chronicles the history of Everest exploration from the early years of the 20th century to the present. It is the first and only book on the subject to benefit from complete access to the Royal Geographical Society's astonishingly rich collection of photographs, documents, and artifacts. Painstakingly selected from over 20,000 subjects, the 400 photographs record the surveying, planning, reconnaissance expeditions, and actual attempts that the Royal Geographical Society and the Alpine Club jointly launched from 1921 - culminating in Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's historic climb on 29 May 1953.
The gripping narrative follows an accomplished climber's harrowing survival after a near-fatal fall from one of the world's highest peaks. The story highlights resilience and determination against overwhelming odds. Additionally, the author will appear in an upcoming IMAX film that dramatizes Shackleton's heroic ascent on South Georgia Island, adding a layer of adventure and historical context. The book includes 16 photographs that enhance the storytelling experience.