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For generations of adventurers, from George Mallory to Sir Edmund Hillary, to Jon Krakauer, Mount Everest and the world's greatest peaks have provided the ultimate testing ground for resolute men and women. So why climb? David Breashears answers with an intimate look at his life.
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"Breashears has led a remarkable life and his professionalism, integrity and bravery emerge throughout this account." (Literary Review)
"An enthralling account . . . This book is remarkable on a number of levels. For the long winter nights this is an inspiring account and a worthy addition to any bookshelf." (Great Outdoors Magazine)
"A series of fascinating decisions and judgements . . . a finely honed book." (Yorkshire Post)
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"I've spent a lifetime reading books by or about the famous adventurers - David Breashears's book surpasses many of them and is equal to all." Stephen Ambrose, author of Band of Brothers
For generations of adventurers, from Mallory to Hilary, Norgay to Krakauer, Mount Everest and the world's greatest peaks have provided the ultimate testing ground. But as the public's fascination with mountaineering reaches an all-time high, the question remains - why climb?
In High Exposure, legendary rock climber, mountaineer and film-maker David Breashears answers with a captivating and intimate look at his life, during which he has scaled many of the world's highest peaks, including two successful ascents of Everest.
"Breashears has led a remarkable life and his professionalism, integrity and bravery emerge throughout this account." Literary Review
"Breashears is as serious about understanding his actions as he is about succeeding in them. And there is no shortage of action ... in this engrossing work." Publishers Weekly
"An enthralling account ... This book is remarkable on a number of levels. For the long winter nights this is an inspiring account and a worthy addition to any bookshelf." The Great Outdoors Magazine
Front cover photograph: Everest by John Cleare
Design by James Hutcheson
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