Bill Hackett pioneered the Seven Summits Dream--the attainment of the highest summit on each of the world's seven continents. In addition, he was a member of five separate expeditions to McKinley, made first ascents of Denali's West Buttress, Northwest Buttress, and led the 1960 German-American Expedition to K2. CLIMB TO GLORY--The Adventures of Bill Hackett by June Hackett and Ric Conrad, chronicles the historic ascents and tragic disappointments of one of the most influential climbers of his generation. Quotations from ...
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Bill Hackett pioneered the Seven Summits Dream--the attainment of the highest summit on each of the world's seven continents. In addition, he was a member of five separate expeditions to McKinley, made first ascents of Denali's West Buttress, Northwest Buttress, and led the 1960 German-American Expedition to K2. CLIMB TO GLORY--The Adventures of Bill Hackett by June Hackett and Ric Conrad, chronicles the historic ascents and tragic disappointments of one of the most influential climbers of his generation. Quotations from his never-before-published climbing journals and those of his companions paint a vivid picture of the unique and often misunderstood world of the high-altitude mountaineer. The book is fully accessible to non-climbers, containing an extensive glossary, endnotes, and complete bibliography.
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Very Good. Size: 6x1x9; Signed by Hackett and Conrad on the half title page. Text and images unmarked. A tiny dent in the top corner of the text block. The wrapper shows some very light handling. 8vo. 295pp.
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Good. Hackett, June/Conrad, Ric Climb To Glory: The Adventures Of Bill Hackett Autographed by authors. Out of print. Edge & corner wear. Crease to cover. Pages clean & tight. All U.S. orders shipped with tracking number & e-mail confirmation. All Orders Shipped With Tracking And Delivery Confirmation Numbers.