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Everest, Summit of the World

Everest, Summit of the World

by Harry Kikstra

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES

A practical guide for climbers with detailed descriptions of approaches from both Tibel and Nepal, color illustrations and maps. Written, edited and designed by climbers for climbers, these books tell the truth about what it's really like on the mountain, with step-by-step detail on each route. At 29,028 feet Mount Everest has the world's highest summit. Even the trek to base camp is arduous. Climbing higher means facing extreme conditions and demands the utmost in preparation.  (NPL67, $16.95)


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