Hermann Buhl Climbing Without Compromise

by Reinhold Messner, Horst Hofler, Horst Höfler

Book Overview

"Mountaineering is a relentless pursuit. One climbs further and further yet never reaches the destination. Perhaps that is what gives it its own particular charm. One is constantly searching for... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898866782
• ISBN13: 9780898866780
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Terrific way to get to know a legend

Hermann Buhl: Climbing Without Compromise does a great job of engaging the reader on several levels. Firstly, the photos are absolutely stunning. I've seen books with only photos, not as good as those included here, that retail for more than this book. The second way this book engages readers is through the well-told story of one of the most interesting characters in mountaineering history. Finally, and perhaps best of all, by using extensive source material from Hermann Buhl directly, this book actually comes across as a personal introduction to the legend, Hermann Buhl, himself.