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Bonington first glimpsed Sepu Kangri from a plane in 1982. It took him 14 years to finally learn its name, after which he began to plan the last great climb in the world, with his regular climbing companion, Clarke. This book describes their initial reconnaissance and two subsequent expeditions to the mountain, with the two climbers finally reaching its summit in 1998. Clarke and Bonington give a vivid account of a small expedition, living close to the local people, yet linked to the outside world by a formidable array of communications equipment. They describe the Tibetans' way of life, their relationship with the Chinese, and the effects of Western culture on ancient traditions. They also describe the day-to-day routine of expedition life, exploring the nature of the delicate web of support among the group. (Kirkus UK)
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An account of the adventures of Chris Bonington, Charles Clarke and their team, as they explore a mountain range in Tibet. The highest peak, the Sepu Kangri, is 22,802 feet high. In place of maps, Bonington and Clarke had to ask the way to "the Great Snow Mountain by the Sacred Lake".
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Bonington first glimpsed Sepu Kangri from a plane in 1982. It took him 14 years to finally learn its name, after which he began to plan the last great climb in the world, with his regular climbing companion, Clarke. This book describes their initial reconnaissance and two subsequent expeditions to the mountain, with the two climbers finally reaching its summit in 1998. Clarke and Bonington give a vivid account of a small expedition, living close to the local people, yet linked to the outside world by a formidable array of communications equipment. They describe the Tibetans' way of life, their relationship with the Chinese, and the effects of Western culture on ancient traditions. They also describe the day-to-day routine of expedition life, exploring the nature of the delicate web of support among the group. (Kirkus UK)
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An account of the adventures of Chris Bonington, Charles Clarke and their team, as they explore a mountain range in Tibet. The highest peak, the Sepu Kangri, is 22,802 feet high. In place of maps, Bonington and Clarke had to ask the way to "the Great Snow Mountain by the Sacred Lake".
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