ALPENGLOW - THE FINEST CLIMBS ON THE 4000M PEAKS OF THE ALPS Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE ALPENGLOW - THE FINEST CLIMBS ON THE 4000M PEAKS OF THE ALPS After nearly a decade of climbing to reach all 82 summits over 4000m, Ben Tibbetts sets out his selection of the most compelling routes in the Alps. He describes his journey on each ascent through a series of stirring adventures, into which are woven threads of historical ascents from the earliest days of alpine climbing to its present day. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description ALPENGLOW takes the reader through a journey of personal adventure, immersive art and breathtaking scenery, combining inspiration with detailed local knowledge.Climbing the 4000m peaks of the Alps is one of the great and enduring challenges in mountaineering. It is a project that requires endurance, courage, skill, and humility.Whether you are a lover of mountain landscapes, an aspiring alpinist, or already a veteran of many adventures, this book will provide a wealth of original and inspiring material to help with planning future excursions or simply immersing yourself in the beauty of the high mountains. Author Biography Ben Tibbetts is an adventure photographer, filmmaker, artist and internationally certified mountain guide (IFMGA).Ben studied art at the University of Edinburgh and the Geneva School of Art and Design. His images have won numerous awards, and his films have been selected in festivals all over the world.With a passion for wild and remote environments, he has climbed and skied new routes in Greenland, Antarctica, Kyrgyzstan and the Alps and worked as a guide in the most isolated corners of Antarctica. In 2018 Ben became the second British person to climb all 82 of the 4000m peaks. Review "The photographs are sumptuous, inspirational, unique... the result of an obsessional effort to be in the right place at the right time. The historical research meticulous, the drawings beautiful and the texts capture the essential character of each route. Find a copy, feast your imagination, be in-spired..."; Victor Saunders, author, mountaineer & IFMGA mountain guide; ; ; "Tibbetts has produced a book that I find deeply impressive and inspiring. Bringing together route descriptions, historic content and the story of Tibbettss own journey... I find myself dreaming of climbing all these peaks..."; Kenton Cool, 13 times Everest summiteer, IFMGA mountain guide; ; ; "Alpenglow is a rare tome of climbing routes that have all been climbed by the author. Tibbettss first-hand experience on each of the highest summits of the Alps adds depth and insight, but it is undoubtedly the dazzling alpine photography that sets this book apart from others."; Colin Haley, mountaineer Details ISBN1916123104 Pages 320 Publisher Ben Tibbetts Year 2019 ISBN-10 1916123104 ISBN-13 9781916123106 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-09-04 UK Release Date 2019-09-04 Imprint Ben Tibbetts Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 417 IMAGES AU Release Date 2019-09-04 NZ Release Date 2019-09-04 DEWEY 796.522094947 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:125933780;

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