The challenge of K2 : a history of the savage mountain
Sale, Richard, 1946-2011
Books, Manuscripts
K2 is one of the most demanding mountaineering challenges in the world and one of the most treacherous - K2 is a legend. Extreme, unpredictable weather and the acutely difficult climbing conditions test the technique, endurance and psychological strength of the most experienced mountaineers to the limit - and often beyond.
Main title:
The challenge of K2 : a history of the savage mountain / Richard Sale.
Author:
Imprint:
Barnsley : Pen & Sword, 2011.
Collation:
xi, 227 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781848842137 (hbk)
Dewey class:
796.5220954913796.522SAL
Local class:
796.522
Language:
English
BRN:
1949602