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Seven Summits
Seven Summits
Author: Dick Bass, Rick Ridgeway, Frank Wells
Frank Wells and Dick Bass had a dream. It was as straightforward as it was difficult: climb the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents; a feat that had eluded the world's best mountaineers. What made it all the more extraordinary was that Frank and Dick were businessmen, not mountaineers. Both had so little climbing experien...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780446385169
ISBN-10: 0446385166
Publication Date: 11/1/1988
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 22 ratings
Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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While not particularly well-written in my opinion, this is an engaging story of two older guys who dodgedly pursue their challenging goal of climbing the highest points on all 7 continents.
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A great true story of adventure.
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a must read for anyone contemplating a trek up any of the high continental peaks. these guys make it seem so easy!

i read this after i hiked kilimanjaro. it has inspired me - i am now contemplating trips up aconagua and elbrus.

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