Sinopse
Extensive ice field and fragile rocky crags, thin snow-capped crests and solid granite pillars: harsh landscapes such as there await the “heroes of the peaks�, men capable of issuing remarkable challenges to nature and its most ruthless “demons� and capable of winning. This book is perfect for mountain lovers and for those wishing to relive the greatest climbing adventures. With its spectacular photographs and thrilling stories, it transports the reader on a journey to the most beautiful, inaccessible and spectacular mountain peaks in the world.