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ix, 253 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Sixteen-year-old Allen Steck made his initial climb, a first ascent of Mount Maclure in the Sierras, with no hardware, no ropes, no experience. but the event turned his into a mountaineer's life. Over seventy years later, Steck has had a prolific climbing career, including a 1954 expedition to Makalu, a 1963 first ascent of the south face of the Clyde Minaret, and a 1965 first ascent of the Hummingbird Ridge on Mount Logan. These are stories from the days when mountain climbing was discovery, when men like Steck forged new routes, both literal and literary. With dry humor and detailed recall, he captures the excitement and intrigue of a time when there were few rules and no guidelines. With amazing photographs, many published for the first time, this memoir is a treasure and inspiration, and an anchor to the foundation of the life-changing sport of alpine climbing.
Formative Years -- Big Climbs -- Childhood, Family, and Business -- Close Calls and Other Adventures -- Perspectives.
Given by Charles R. Tapley, Julie Tapley, David Tapley and Kyle Tapley in honor of John T. Tapley.