K2 Mountain of MountainsHere is the story of the author's latest conquest, with even more spectacular photographs than any of his earlier books. It is a diary of the adventure, recounting not only the hard facts but the emotions of the climbers as well. Also includes a history of twenty-five years of K2 climbs and a chart summarizing previous attempts. |
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