"An almost perfect cone, incredibly high”, a mountain so breathtakingly beautiful as to leave Colonel Francis Younghusband, the first European to breach the Old Muztag Pass in 1887, quite literally speechless in front of sudden, almost unreal apparition. Over a hundred years later K2, the highest peak in the Karakoram Range, continues to bewitch generations of climbers. Titanic struggles have been consumed on its slopes by mountaineers striving to reach its summit, and the dreams of great expeditions and small teams alive have often been shattered. Successful routes of rare beauty have also been traced, some of considerable length. This book, through its 162 spectacular photographs and the enthralling first-hand accounts, offers readers the opportunity of reliving the magnificent exploits which took man to the top of the world’s second highest mountain: from the legendary expedition led by Luigi Amedeo of Savoy, the Duke of the Abruzzi, which reached an altitude of 6,000 meters, to the heroic, memorable conquest of the summit by Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli, members of the expedition led by Ardito Desio, and on up to the latest ascents completed in the Nineties.

K2: Challenging the Sky

Sports & Outdoors

Diemberger, Kurt

Mantovani, Roberto

Mountaineering

Smithmark Pub.

162 color photos. 10 3/4 x 14 1/4.

Travel

Asia

MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS+

Takes a look at some of the almost seven hundred individuals who have tackled the world's highest mountain, from the first expedition in the 1920s to today

Everest: The History of the Himalayan Giant

Mountains invites us into a world of intense beauty and timelessness as we gaze at hundreds of pictures of mountains from unique angles and hear the stories of those who climb or live on them. Since the late 19th century, mountaineering has fed our desire for conquest, challenge, and knowledge, attracting us irresistibly to the highest peaks. Mt. Everest, the Matterhorn, K2, Mont Blanc, Cerro Torre, and Mount McKinley have become opportunities for us to test our limits; they are mysterious stone divinities that challenge us and from which we can draw lessons. This book presents the most fascinating aspects of mountains, both from a human point of view and in terms of visual beauty. The trademark three-dimensionality of the Cubebook format is perfectly suited for conveying the majesty of mountains-here form and content fit beautifully as photographs and text together form a "cube" for the reader to explore. Mountains is wonderful to give as a gift or to keep in order to experience the powerful emotions that only the world's noblest peaks are able to stimulate.

Mountains (Cube Books)

Arts & Photography

Petretti, Francesco

Ardito, Stefano

Camanni, Enrico

MERCALLI Luca

Ferrari, Erminio

Zanzi, Luigi

Photography & Video

White Star

The mighty, inaccessible peaks of Mt. Everest have always posed an irresistible challenge to those motivated to test their mettle against the harsh conditions. Packed with spectacular archival and specially commissioned photographs, this book examines the history of Everest mountaineering through thrilling journey reports. The authors describe in detail the planning required for such a monumental climb and the technical means used in the Everest climbing adventures of modern mountaineering. The narrative recounts the various chapters in the mountaineering history of Everest, from the first reconnaissance in 1921 to the first victorious climb and the accomplishments-and failures-of recent decades. We meet the ambitious adventurers, revel in their triumphs, and experience the tragedies as well. Throughout the book the lively text and vivid photographs transport readers on a journey they will never forget.

Everest: History of the Himalayan Giant

EVEREST: THE HISTORY OF THE HIMALAYAN GIANT

History

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