A Comprehensive Guide to the Continents‘ Highest Peaks <\/p>\n
First and only guidebook to climbing all Seven Summits
\nFull color with 125 photographs and 24 maps including a map for each summit
\nroute
\nEssential information on primary climbing routes and travel logistics for
\nmountaineers, with historical and cultural anecdotes for armchair readers <\/p>\n
Aconcagua. Denali. Elbrus. Everest. Kilimanjaro. Kosciuszko. Vinson. To a
\nclimber, these mountains are known as the Seven Summits – Within
\nmountaineering circles there is debate over which peaks are considered the
\nofficial Seven Summits. For the purposes of this guidebook, the Seven Summits
\nare based on the continental model used in Western Europe, the United States,
\nand Australia, also referred to as the ‚Bass list.‘ <\/p>\n
the highest peaks on each continent. If you’ve ever dreamed of climbing Denali
\nor Everest, or joining the even more exclusive «Seven Summiters » club, then
\nClimbing the Seven Summits is the guidebook you need to turn your dream into
\nreality. <\/p>\n
With Mike Hamill as your guide, you will discover different approaches to
\ntackling the list, as well as details on what you’ll need to plan an
\nexpedition and what to expect from each climb. For each mountain you’ll learn
\nabout documents and immunizations, expedition costs, training, guiding
\noptions, climbing styles, best seasons, essential gear, day-by-day
\nitineraries, summit routes, maps showing approaches and camps, regional
\nnatural history, cultural notes, and even post-climb activities like going on
\nsafari in Africa or wine-touring in South America. <\/p>\n
Throughout you’ll also find helpful and inspiring stories from the likes of
\nConrad Anker, Vern Tejas, Damien Gildea, Eric Simonson, and other famed
\nclimbers. Special insider tips from Hamill, based on his years of experience,
\nas well as full-color photographs of each peak round out this collectible
\nguidebook. And, because there remains some controversy about whether
\nKosciuszko in Australia or Carstenz Pyramid on the island of New Guinea is the
\n«seventh summit,» this guidebook to the Seven Summits actually covers eight
\nmountains! <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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