Showing Where the Mountain Casts its Shadow: The Personal Costs of Climbing by Maria Coffey

Where the Mountain Casts Its Shadow Climbers who court danger in the world's highest places risk far more than just their own skins. The author recounts climbers' stories of near-death experiences, and gives a voice to the families and loved ones of Chris Bonnington, Ed Viesturs, Anatoli Boukreev and Alex Lowe, amongst many other famous names. Full description