Robert Roper
In 1963, Willi Unsoeld became an international hero for his conquest of the West Ridge of Everest. A charismatic professor of philosophy, Unsoeld was one of the greatest climbers of the twentiethth century, a man whose raw physical power and casual fearlessness inspired a generation of adventurers. ,In 1976, during an expedition to Nanda Devi, the tallest peak in India, Unsoeldâ€™s philosophy of spiritual growth through mortal risk was tragically tested. The outcome of that expedition continues to fuel one of the most fascinating debates in mountaineering history.,Fatal Mountaineer ,is a gripping look at Willi Unsoeld and the epic climbs that defined him---a classic narrative blending action with ethics, fame with tragedy, a manâ€™s ambition with a fatherâ€™s anguish.
Sports,Mountaineering,Biography,Nonfiction,Nature,Outdoors,Adventure
Fatal Mountaineer: The High-Altitude Life and Death of Willi Unsoeld, American Himalayan Legend