Nick Kelso's fascinating and entertaining account of almost 25 years of amateur climbing. There are 82 mountains in the European Alps that rise above 4000m and climbing them is a lifelong pursuit and challenge for many people today. This is the account of one such quest. The climbs and adventures described are well within the scope of the average climber and offer an insight into modern Alpinism, as practised by ordinary people, with real jobs and families. Ultimately the message of the book is that the Alps are a ...
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Nick Kelso's fascinating and entertaining account of almost 25 years of amateur climbing. There are 82 mountains in the European Alps that rise above 4000m and climbing them is a lifelong pursuit and challenge for many people today. This is the account of one such quest. The climbs and adventures described are well within the scope of the average climber and offer an insight into modern Alpinism, as practised by ordinary people, with real jobs and families. Ultimately the message of the book is that the Alps are a magnificent natural playground which should be cherished and preserved as far as possible for future generations.
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