Publication date UK format 1/9/22 book 503 pages
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Synopsis
Through the seventies and into the mid-eighties a cohort of young climbers challenged the siege mentality of their seniors on high mountains in the Greater Ranges with fast moving, lightweight expeditions run on a shoestring. Brian Hall was one of them and, in High Risk, he describes their daring adventures and the counterculture they lived within, their rivalries and relationships, and the terrible price many of them paid. When all was done, they had raised the standards of mountaineering by changing its style and ethics.
My Review
This book was brilliant. I just couldn't put it down and I had to read it in one sitting. That I loved the most is how long it was. There was plenty of very interesting trips. It was so fascinating and exciting and there was also some rather shocking moments. It was so well wrote it had me totally engrossed from the start. It was an amazing and thrilling insight into the life of a mountaineer. The author starts his career in the 70's and he has travelled the world with his addiction of the thrill. Which made for a very interesting book. Coming from Manchester uk I found there was plenty of his friends who came from around this area. Who doesn't like a book that has people from and area they lived. It was unbelievable and very sad just how many friends he lost during his climbing journey. I loved reading about how climbing changed over the years. There was many heart stopping moments that had you on the edge of your seat. I just couldn't get enough of this book. I can't recommend it enough. If you love reading about mountaineering or just want a thrilling journey across the world then this book I'd for you. I also learnt so much from reading this book. I just love reading about different life experiences wishing I could do something similar.
Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for bringing us this very interesting life in the mountains. I will definitely be looking out for more books by this amazing author who has definitely lived a spectacular life.
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