Dimensions
251 x 285 x 23mm
Mountains have always held mankind in awe of their beauty and danger, yet only since the mid-19th century has rock climbing and mountaineering in general been seen as a popular pastime. The men who first paved the way in the early days, when clothing and equipment were very basic, were rightly seen as daredevils tackling the unknown. Today, the sport is seen in less awestruck ways, even corporate lawyers and bankers can afford to be 'walked' up to the summit of Mount Everest itself.
However, every great climb or mountain needed to be navigated and traversed before the mass of later climbers could follow. First Ascent tells the story of those men, and women, who over the past 150 years, have risked their lives to follow their love of climbing, and be the first to break new ground. This book chronicles the adventures, joy, and heartbreak, of the pioneers in the vanguard of mountaineering who broke new ground and were the first to conquer these climbs. All supported with fantastic contemporary photography.
