To the Summit: Getting out of a wheelchair and to the Himalayas
Autor Nick Allenen Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 sep 2016
This book follows Nick’s first faltering steps back into the back country and his decision to set up a trust so other MS sufferers can have outdoor experiences.
And it follows his most astounding adventure yet: trekking to base camp at Everest, and — at considerable risk to his health — conquering the Himalayan peak, Imja Tse.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780994130044
ISBN-10: 099413004X
Pagini: 304
Ilustrații: 102 colour photos
Dimensiuni: 153 x 234 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.62 kg
Ediția:Completă
Editura: Massey University Press
Colecția Massey University Press
Locul publicării:Auckland, New Zealand
ISBN-10: 099413004X
Pagini: 304
Ilustrații: 102 colour photos
Dimensiuni: 153 x 234 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.62 kg
Ediția:Completă
Editura: Massey University Press
Colecția Massey University Press
Locul publicării:Auckland, New Zealand
Cuprins
RUSHING TO BASE CAMP 8
UMUKARIKARI AND THE URCHIN TOPS 22
THE BIG CRASH 46
BISCUITS AND GRAVY 68
LAND ROVERS AND DAILY RATIONS 94
GRACE 116
BALL PASS AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITY 154
INDIA AND THE ART OF CHUNDERING 196
NEPAL AND THE ART OF RESTFUL STRIVING 258
AFTERWORD: MASTERING MOUNTAINS 294
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 297
MAP 301
UMUKARIKARI AND THE URCHIN TOPS 22
THE BIG CRASH 46
BISCUITS AND GRAVY 68
LAND ROVERS AND DAILY RATIONS 94
GRACE 116
BALL PASS AND ENDLESS POSSIBILITY 154
INDIA AND THE ART OF CHUNDERING 196
NEPAL AND THE ART OF RESTFUL STRIVING 258
AFTERWORD: MASTERING MOUNTAINS 294
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 297
MAP 301
Recenzii
‘A frank, insightful and compelling account of climbing with multiple sclerosis. Nick’s writing is eloquent; his drive is inspiring. This is a remarkable book.’ — Jan Arnold, New Zealand Everest climber, mother and doctor
‘A beautifully told and moving story about physical, mental and spiritual wellness, the restorative power of the natural environment, and the journey towards freedom through mountaineering.’ — Laurence Fearnley, author of The Hut Builder
‘A beautifully told and moving story about physical, mental and spiritual wellness, the restorative power of the natural environment, and the journey towards freedom through mountaineering.’ — Laurence Fearnley, author of The Hut Builder