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- Book Synopsis
- Fourteen mountains. All above 8000 metres. All climbed by one man. In this stunning large-format book, Alan Hinkes, the first Briton to climb all of the world's highest mountains, tells the story of his extraordinary journey through the Himalaya and Karakoram, from the remote glaciers of Shisha Pangma to the formidable ridges of Kangchenjunga.Written with the honesty and passion of a man who has stood on the roof of the world fourteen times, this landmark Cicerone book combines breathtaking photography with first-hand accounts of survival, loss, and triumph at altitude. It is a book to challenge and inspire mountain-lovers everywhere, whether you have climbed your first Scottish Munro or dreamed of the 'death zone'.Follow Alan Hinkes through all 14 of the world's 8000m peaks, from early expeditions on Shisha Pangma and Manaslu to the gruelling final ascents of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Kangchenjunga, with each chapter telling the story of a single mountainExperience the raw reality of high-altitude mountaineering through vivid first-hand accounts of surviving storms, sub-zero temperatures, and the dangers of the death zone, often climbing solo and in conditions that pushed him to the very edgeBe inspired by stunning photography taken in some of the most extreme conditions on earth, capturing the savage beauty and vast scale of the Himalaya and Karakoram in a large-format book designed to do justice to the mountains themselvesDiscover the rich human stories behind the climbs, including tributes to climbing companions lost in the mountains and reflections on legendary mountaineers including Reinhold Messner, Kurt Diemberger, and the story of Mallory and Irvine on EverestExplore the full sweep of Alan's mountaineering life, from a Yorkshire childhood and early Alpine ascents to the moment he became the first Briton to complete all 14 eight-thousanders8000 Metres is an essential addition to the shelf of anyone who has ever felt the pull of high places. Experience the world's greatest mountains through the eyes of a man who has climbed them all.
- About The Author
- Alan Hinkes is the first Briton to climb the world's highest mountains, part of an exclusive club of only 12 people alive who have achieved this feat. He began his mountaineering career whilst at Northallerton Grammar School, North Yorkshire. He progressed to the Alps with ascents of many difficult mountains, including the notorious North Face of the Eiger, eventually graduating to the Himalaya. He currently works as an outdoor equipment technical consultant, writes for magazines such as Trail and lectures on his exploits. He is an accomplished cameraman and documentary-maker, photographer, motivational speaker, environmentalist and mountain guide. Alan was awarded the OBE in the 2006 New Year's Honours. He is an Honorary Citizen of his home town, Northallerton; Yorkshireman of the Year 2005; an Honorary Fellow of the University of Sunderland; Honorary Doctor of the University of York; Honorary Doctor of Professional Studies, University of Teesside and has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Royal Institute of Navigation and the President's Award for Outstanding Voluntary Contribution to Water Aid. He is involved in charitable work for Water Aid, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Mountain Rescue. He works closely with the British Mountaineering Council. Alan lives in North Yorkshire and enjoys being in the hills, rock climbing and fellwalking. You will regularly see him in the Lake District and Yorkshire tramping the fells and moors or clinging to a rock face.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781852845483
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (27 May 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 189
- Weight
- 1540 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 265 x 299 x 21 mm
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