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Item Details
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MINUS 148 DEGREES
FIRST WINTER ASCENT OF MOUNT MCKINLEY |
| By: |
Art Davidson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£16.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1594857555 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781594857553 |
| Publisher: |
MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS |
| Pub. date: |
31 May, 2013 |
| Edition: |
Anniversary ed |
| Pages: |
256 |
| Description: |
In 1967 eight men attempted North America's highest summit: Mount McKinley (now known as Denali) that had been climbed before - but never in winter. This personal narrative is supplemented by diary excerpts from team members George Wichman, John Edwards, Dave Johnston, and Greg Blomberg. |
| Synopsis: |
One of National Geographic Adventure's "The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time", this is the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount McKinley. The new edition includes a revised preface, new prologue and new afterword describing more recent winter attempts on McKinley. In 1967 eight men attempted North America's highest summit: Mount McKinley (now known as Denali) that had been climbed before - but never in winter. Plagued by doubts and cold, group tension and a crevasse tragedy, the expedition tackled McKinley in minimal hours of daylight and fierce storms. They were trapped at three different camps above 14,000 feet during a six-day blizzard and faced the ultimate low temperature of -148[degrees] F. Minus 148[degrees] is Art Davidson's stunning personal narrative, supplemented by diary excerpts from team members George Wichman, John Edwards, Dave Johnston, and Greg Blomberg. Davidson retells the team's fears and frictions - and ultimate triumph - with an honesty that has made this gripping survival story a mountaineering classic for over 40 years.Minus 148[degrees] is featured among many "best of" reading lists, including National Geographic Adventure's "The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of all Time." |
| US Grade: |
Third Grade |
| Illustrations: |
b&w photos |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Mountaineers Books |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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