Everest the Hard Way - 50th Anniversary Edition

The Everest the Hard Way – 50th Anniversary Edition recounts Chris Bonington’s legendary 1975 expedition up the South West Face of Everest, one of the most ambitious climbs in mountaineering history. Drawing on first-hand accounts, diaries, and his own vivid storytelling, Bonington details the courage, teamwork, and logistical challenges that defined this groundbreaking ascent. Featuring photographs, maps, and extensive appendices on equipment, medicine, and expedition logistics, this edition is both a celebration of a mountaineering milestone and a reminder of the risks faced by climbers in an era of minimal resources.

Features: 
- Pages:320 pages, Glossary; Index; Plates, color; Diagrams; Maps; Tables, black and white; Line drawings.
- Publisher:Vertebrate Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:24/09/2025