Description

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This stunning large-format book presents renowned mountaineer Alan Hinkes’ experiences of climbing Earth's highest peaks. This gripping book shares his triumphs, setbacks, and awe-inspiring expeditions as he became the first British climber (and 15th person ever) to summit all 14 peaks in the Himalaya and Karakoram over 8000m.

• Thrilling accounts of summiting Everest, Manaslu, K2, Annapurna, and Kangchenjunga
• Descriptions of the minute-by-minute struggle to survive in ‘the death zone’ and climb to the summits, often solo and in roaring winds and Arctic temperatures
• Stunning photographs of some of the world’s most challenging landscapes
• Captivating tales that showcase the beauty, harshness, and danger of these mountains, plus Alan’s indomitable spirit
• The perfect book to challenge and inspire mountain-lovers everywhere

About the Author

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Cut Alan Hinkes in half and you will find 'Mountain Climber' written there; it is his way of life. From an early age in Yorkshire he felt a deep attraction to hilly landscapes, which soon developed into a fascination with mountains and rock climbing. His first summit was Helvellyn in the English Lake District, and he soon progressed to climbing in Scotland and the Alps.