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Kongur

China's Elusive Summit
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'It was Kongur that dominated everything, and was the focus of our gaze and aspirations.'So thought

Chris Bonington upon the Chinese Mountaineering Association's decision to open many of Tibet and China's mountains to foreigners in the 1980s. Not only did this mean that

Kongur, China's 7,719-metre peak, was available to climb, but that those choosing to do so would be among the first to set foot there. It was an opportunity too good to miss.For the planned alpine-style ascent of this daunting peak, Bonington assembled a formidable team, including

Peter Boardman,

Joe Tasker,

Al Rouse and expedition leader

Michael Ward. Their reconnaissance and 1981 expedition brought opportunity for discovery and obstacles in equal measure: they were able to explore areas that had eluded westerners since Eric Shipton's role as British Consul General in Kashgar in the 1940s; but appalling weather, unplanned bivouacs and tensions characterised their quest for the ever-elusive route to the summit.Featuring diary extracts and recollections from each team member, this account not only captures the gripping detail of the ascent attempts, but also the ebb and flow of the relationships between the remarkable mountaineers involved. Add to this the pioneering medical work on high-altitude illnesses conducted by the four-man medical team, and the result is a book which captures a unique moment in mountaineering history.Written with the cheer and eloquence typical of Chris Bonington,

Kongur captures the essence of adventure and exploration that brings readers back to his books time and time again.

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Release date on Litres:
08 November 2024
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370 p.
ISBN:
9781912560141
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