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Legendary Climber's Autobiography

Ascent

by Sir Chris Bonington

Audiobook Narrated by Gordon Griffin 15 hrs and 41 mins

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Sir Chris Bonington's autobiography chronicles an extraordinary life spent conquering some of the world's most formidable peaks. From his early days discovering a passion for climbing to leading groundbreaking expeditions on Everest, the Eiger, and countless other legendary mountains, this is a riveting account of adventure at its most extreme.

Beyond the triumphs and tragedies of high-altitude mountaineering, Bonington offers candid reflections on leadership, fear, ambition, and the complex dynamics of expedition teams pushed to their limits. His story captures not only the physical challenges of climbing but also the psychological toll and the profound beauty that draws mountaineers back to the peaks time and again. An essential read for anyone captivated by tales of human endurance and the magnetic pull of the mountains.