This 111th volume of the Alpine Journal focuses on Tibet and the mountainous
\nregions of western China, the scene of some of the most exciting exploratory
\nclimbing of recent years. <\/p>\n
Mick Fowler recounts the first ascent of Kajaqiao, with his customary quota of
\nsuffering, Ed Douglas tells of a nervy climb up Xiashe’s north face, and the
\ninsatiably curious Tamotsu Nakamura penetrates further into the vast
\nNyainquentangla East. <\/p>\n
Geologist Mike Searle examines the make-up of Tibet’s upwardly mobile
\nmountains while John Dugger details the role of the Dalai Lama and the
\ninfluence of Tibetan art in the creation of his celebrated Mountain Banners. <\/p>\n
Other features cover the most outstanding achievements of 2005, including big
\nnew routes on Angel Falls, in Venezuela, on Nanga Parbat in the Karakoram, and
\non Cerro Torre in Patagonia. <\/p>\n
Doug Scott regrets a lack of common humanity in the behaviour of Everest
\nclimbers. <\/p>\n
Kurt Diemberger takes a look at the diaries of Hermann Buhl, his ropemate on
\nBroad Peak. <\/p>\n
Articles and reviews by top mountaineers and writers, including Simon Yates,
\nJohn Arran, Nick Bullock, Steve House and Pat Littlejohn.
\nEiger north face and escape to Tibet – a reflection on the life of Heinrich
\nHarrer. <\/p>\n
An invaluable record of notable climbs, region-by-region, over the past year.
\nMore than 160 inspiring photographs, paintings and maps.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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