The Last Step The American Ascent of K2
Seattle, Washington: The Mountaineers, (1980). John Roskelley (photography). First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. 4to. Pp. vii; 301. Introduction by Edward M. Kennedy; prelude by Jim Whittaker. Illustrated with a good section of color photographs. Bound in full black cloth with spine lettered in gilt. In the color-photo-illustrated dust jacket that shows light edge-wear, price intact on front flap. Fine / Very Good. Item #14180
Ridgeway's account of the American effort to reach the summit of Pakistan's K2, the second highest mountain in the world. Previous American efforts had been plagued by failure and death. And this one nearly so - the narrative is filled with dramatic episodes of epic storms, tempestuous relations among fellow climbers, and near-death experiences, including Jim Wickwire's solo bivouac above 27,000 feet.
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