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Climbing Free Greg Child

Climbing Free By Greg Child

Climbing Free by Greg Child


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Summary

In 1994, Lynn Hill succeeded on a climb that no one has been able to repeat: the first free ascent of the Nose on Yosemite's El Capitan, which means that she climbed 3000 feet of vertical granite without using gear to aid her ascent. Here, she describes her feat and her life in climbing.

Climbing Free Summary

Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World by Greg Child

The legendary rock climber who redefined the boundaries of her sport tells her story. From the age of thirteen when she began climbing, it was clear Lynn Hill had an unusual gift. Before long she was arguably the best rock climber in the world, establishing routes so bold and difficult that few others could follow. And in 1994, Lynn succeeded on a climb that no oneman or womanhas been able to repeat: the first free ascent of the Nose on Yosemite's El Capitan, which means that she climbed 3,000 feet of vertical granite without using gear to aid her ascent. In Climbing Free she describes her famous climb and meditates on how she harnesses the strength and the courage to push herself to such extremes. She tells of her near-fatal 80-foot fall, her youth as a stunt artist for Hollywood, her friendships with climbing's most colorful personalities, and the tragedies and triumphs of her life in the vertical world. More than merely a story of adventure, this book stands out as a genuine, singular account of a life richly and boldly lived. 32 pages of color photographs, 35 black-and-white photographs.

About Greg Child

Greg Child is a world-class mountaineer and the author of several books on climbing. He lives near Moab, Utah. Lynn Hill has been featured in Life, Vanity Fair, Outside, Time, National Geographic, and in the IMAX film Extreme. She lives in Moab, Utah.

Additional information

GOR004029578
9780393049817
0393049817
Climbing Free: My Life in the Vertical World by Greg Child
Used - Very Good
Hardback
WW Norton & Co
20021129
288
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