I found this book on my dad's bookshelf, with his standard signature inside. It cost him £1.75 it seems. What a great read! Written by Art Davidson, it is the story of the first winter ascent of Mt McKinley (Denali) in January 1967. Of the 8 people who set off, one died early in the expedition in a crevasse tragedy, and only 3 (including the author) made it to the summit. They almost didn't make it back. I'm so glad I picked it off of dad's bookshelf. He has some great books and there are still plenty I haven't read yet. They make for good conversation topics with him too. :-)
I like this placement of a treasured book & your specs! True tales of adventure & daring feats are good to read & marvel over. Your dad will love discussing that book & will give you a link to his past adventures.
@busylady Yes, I think so, Judith. I believe the more recent edition is entitled 'Minus 148 Degrees', although dad's copy is just called 'The Coldest Climb'. Art Davidson is the author. I'm pretty sure you'll get a second hand copy if you don't get a new one. I read it in two days ... fascinating stuff.
@illinilass No, he never set out to do Munros, although has done many, without ever counting them. He was a mountaineer though, and leader of a local Mountain Rescue Team for many years when I was young.
