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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.



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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 * *

High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest

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    A Paperback / softback by David Breashears, Jon Krakaeur

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      Publisher Canongate Books
      Published 20 March 2003
      ISBN-13 9781841953908
      978-1841953908
      ISBN-10 1841953903
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      Sport Climbing and mountaineering

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Trade Review
      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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