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Tells the story of two successful, middle-aged businessmen who, despite frustrations, setbacks, and hardships, realized their dream of scaling the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.
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It was a sunny July morning in 1981, and Dick Bass had no inkling whatever that before the day was over he would receive a phone call that would send him on the beginning of an incredible series of adventures to the most remote corners of every continent on earth. Read the first page
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It was a sunny July morning in 1981, and Dick Bass had no inkling whatever that before the day was over he would receive a phone call that would send him on the beginning of an incredible series of adventures to the most remote corners of every continent on earth. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What happens when two wealthy, middle aged men with commanding, type A personalities get together? Why they decide to climb the seven summits, the highest mountain on each of the seven continents! Their attempts to snare their trophy mountains makes for a rip rollicking good read. What is most remarkable is that one of them actually manages to summit each and every one of the seven mountains in question.
The account of their adventure runs the gamut of the human experience: humor, pathos, joy, and ultimate success. Their achievement is incredible, considering that they were middle aged, novice climbers. Yet their grit and determination, coupled with a seemingly endless cash flow, allowed them to hob nob with the mountaineering elite and, ultimately, enables one of them to achieve their collective dream.
These are two men who, when looking back on their lives, will never find themselves in the position of saying "would've, could've, should've". They dared to live their dreams. Would that we were all so inclined. In any case, their adventures during their remarkable quest make for some very absorbing reading. Climbing enthusiasts will enjoy this book, as will as those who love a good adventure story.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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this story shows how with enough determination anyones dreams can come true. Definitely will inspire you to reach for you dreams! Not only a book for mountain climbers, but a book for anyone that too has lofty goals.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book many years ago when it first came out. I am a reader of many climbing and outdoor texts but this one had me in my seat for the whole weekend more than any other has done. I didn't put it down. It was two successful businessmen who had achieved in their careers showing extreme determination to do the seven summits. It was sheer guts and determination that got them up all seven (Bass)and six (Wells). They did not buy there way to the top any more than a climber does when he hires a guide. It's an inspirational story of friendship, adventure, honesty, courage and some sadness. It proves that anyone can do anything if they really go for it.
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A RIP ROLLICKING ADVENTURE STORY...
What happens when two wealthy, middle aged men with commanding, type A personalities get together? Why they decide to climb the seven summits, the highest mountain on each of the... Read more
Published on 24 May 2003 by Lawyeraau
Invites to follow in their steps
The book captures very well how the determination and hard work of these two 50ers pushed them up to the summits. Read more
Published on 18 July 2000
Excellent book about determination!
This book was hard to put down when I started reading it. The fact that two established business men with little experience could just decide to climb all seven highest peaks was... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 1999
A BOOK ABOUT MONEY NOT MOUNTAINEERING
I thought when I reached the end of the book, the "heroes" would change their mind that money is everything and their natural arrogance. I was wrong. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 1999
Inspirational story of a never-give-up attitude!
Having been recommended by my boss I was skeptical, but this book proved to be a great motivating tool. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 1999
A real life adventure.
I really enjoyed this book. It is a real life adventure that reads like a novel. From beginning to end it was an exciting and emotional read. Read more
Published on 27 May 1999
True heroes but lousy author
After reading "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer, I was eager to read more about the experience of climbing the tallest mountains. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 1999
True heroes but lousy author
After reading "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer, I was eager to read more about the people who climb the tallest mountains. Read more
Published on 24 Mar 1999
Writing is weak, but the story is a good one
easy reading.
Published on 3 Dec 1998
Awesome adventure made possible through sheer determination
I don't think these guys get enough credit! Yes, they were fifty something and not life-long mountaineers. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 1998
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