Description
About the Author
Dave Wynne-Jones has had numerous articles, stories and photographs published with a large number of his photos featured in The High Mountains of the Alps, vol I. He has taken part in 27 expeditions, 20 of which he has led, and 30 first ascents of unclimbed summits or new routes on peaks. He has an enduring love of mountains and a lifelong dedication to climbing.
Reviews
`...his absorbing account... ...as the years and the adventures accrete the book achieves a quiet authority. It is richly illustrated, and his able eye records the changing fashions...this book offers a persuasive case to return'. The Alpine Journal 2017 -------------------- '...a detailed and compelling account... ...a very good impression of what Alpine climbing is all about... ...the excellent description of a moonlight traverse of Mont Blanc, which was clearly a very special experience. ...is an excellent read, even for non-climbers like me, and I am sure it will inspire others'. Scottish Mountaineer -------------------- '...includes stunning photography...' Fiona Russell, Sunday Mail, Seven Days -------------------- `...many good photos and informative interludes on tactics, techniques and practical advice...Wynne-Jones is clearly an able and determined alpinist... He can also write with passion and lyricism' Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal -------------------- `...lavishly illustrated book... with entertaining anecdotes... interspersed with helpful chapters on weather, huts, training, guides, navigation, acclimatisation, food and diet, dehydration and effects of sun, heat and cold.' The Rucksack Club Journal -------------------- `...His personal accounts of ascending all the major 4000m mountains are interspersed with many good photos and informative interludes on tactics, techniques and practical advice'. Moran Mountain Blog
Book Information
ISBN 9781849951722
Author Dave Wynne-Jones
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Whittles Publishing
Publisher Whittles Publishing
Weight(grams) 948g
Dimensions(mm) 281mm * 215mm * 15mm