Invisible on Everest: Innovation and the Gear Makers
Co-written by a professor of business management and a mountaineering equipment manurfacturer, this book uses the backdrop of the evolution of polar exploration and mountain climbing (beyond just Mt.... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0970414358
ISBN13:9780970414359
Release Date:April 2005
Publisher:DNA Press
Length:292 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
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Invisible On Everest blends History, Reseach and Adventure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Whether you are a world-class mountain climber, whose life is dependent on the gear you take on your next Himalayan expedition, or an arm-chair historian interested in the fascinating innovations that made the assent of Everest possible - this book is a must read. Invisible On Everest blends tales of high adventure and tragedy with a thoroughly researched history of the innovations that made mountain climbing, and other adventure sports, a multi-million dollar industry.Particularly fascinating are the chapters involving women's climbing apparel and widening middle-class participation of mountain climbing throughout the early part of the last century. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in climbing or in the history early cold-weather explorers and adventurers.Invisible On Everest is an enjoyable read and a great reference guide to understanding the evolution of cold-weather and high-altitude survival gear. It is fascinating to discover how the right gear makes the difference between success and failure.
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