In this first volume of his autobiography, Chris Bonington tells of his first
\nclimbing experiences as a schoolboy, his first serious climbing at Harrison’s
\nRocks in Kent and his progression to climbs in Wales and Scotland. Then, with
\ncelebrated mountaineering personalities such as Hamish MacInnes, Don Whillans
\nand Ian Clough, Chris Bonington went on to make successful ascents all over
\nthe world, including the first British ascent of the North face of the Eiger
\nin 1962, Annapurna II in 1960 and an unhappy expedition in 1961 to Nuptse, the
\nthird peak of Everest.<\/p>\n
I Chose to Climb, first published in 1966, was Chris Bonington’s first book.
\nHe was recognised then, as now, as one of the outstanding members of a
\nbrilliant generation of mountaineers, which included such personalities as
\nHamish MacInnes, Don Whillans and Ian Clough. Here he describes his climbing
\nbeginnings as a teenager as well as successful ascents all over the world: the
\nfirst ascent of the Central Pillar of Freney, the first British ascent of the
\nNorth Face of the Eiger in 1962, Annapurna II in 1960 and in an unhappy
\nexpedition in 1961, Nuptse, the third peak of Everest. The first volume of
\nChris Bonington’s autobiography is written with a warmth and enthusiasm that
\nhe has made his own. It tells of his climbing tastes and practice, and of
\nfamily, friends and partnerships cemented over many years.
\nPaperback Edit.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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