Glorious Failures (Mountaineers Anthology Series, Vol. 1) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898868254 ISBN 13: 9780898868258

Publisher: Mountaineers Books, 2001

Synopsis

* Stories from the worldís most experienced and respected climbers

* Selections are united by the single compelling theme of big mountaineering attempts that didn't succeed

* Forewords by John Harlin and Mark Synott
The Mountaineers Books publishes the best in climbing literature, boasting a list of books chronicling the greatest climbing adventures ever pursued. From H.W. Tilman and Eric Shipton to Mark Twight and John Sherman, Gloriious Failures has compiled and condensed the true stories of ill-fated mountaineering adventures.
Glorious Failures is an engaging collection of the most famous and infamous almost-summits. Each of these early attempts often rival the first successful ascent in fame and notoriety. One example is the story of the 1956 American expedition to K2, which came tantalizingly close to the summit only to be forced back by illness and weather, is told in fascinating detail by Jim Curran.

About this title

Review:

It is a collection of near-success stories from well-known climbers like Terris Moore, Herman Buhl, H.W. Tilman, Eric Shipton, Fritz Wiessner and Joe Simpson. These are not so much tales of death and disaster, but of having to turn back. It’s nice to know that even the most experienced climbers don't always find success. (Katie Sauter, Library Director American Alpine Club Library)

About this edition

• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0898868254
• ISBN 13: 9780898868258
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 236
• Editor: Potterfield Peter