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EVEREST
UNMASKED (VHS)
The original movie from Reinhold Messner and
Peter Habelers first ascent of Mount Everest in 1978 without
using supplemental oxygen (no masks). |
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All
14 8,000:ERS
The original book with a chapter form each
of the 14 8,000 meter mountains. Perhaps the best book
by Messner if you want to know more of his achivements. |
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THE
CRYSTAL HORIZON
The fantastic tale about the first solo ascent of Mount
Everest ever. Messner did it from the north, duting the
moonsoon and partly through a new route! |
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THE
BIG WALLS
From Alpine North Faces (Eiger) to Himalian South Faces
(Annapurna, Lhotse, Everest). In format and content it
is very simular to "All 14 8,000':ers". |
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THE
SECOND DEATH OF
GEORGE MALLORY
Reinhold Messner has had a lifelong obsession with George
Mallory's three attempts to try climbing Mount Everest. |
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MY
QUEST FOR THE YETI
Reinhold Messner claims to have met the Yeti at sevral
times. Here he gives his theories about the musterious
snowman. |
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HERMANN
BUHL
Reinhold Messners celebration to one of the best mountaineers
that ever lived. Hermann Buhl; first up Nanga Parbat and
Broad Peak. Lost on Chogolisa in 1957. |
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FREE
SPIRIT
The autobiography of the esteemed mountain climber. Nicely
produced, with many stunning photos. |
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ANNAPURNA
Begins with the thrilling story of the first ascent and
goes on to highlight the history of the most exciting
and significant ascents of Annapurna, including Messner’s
own successful first ascent of the difficult Northwest
Face. |
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ANTARCTICA
Reinhold Messner is not only a climber, here he tells
the tale of his crossing of the Antarctic by foot. He
was first again... |
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MOVING
MOUNTAINS
Organized around his lessons on life and leadership, this
book outlines the secrets to overcoming failure, pushing
the limits of the feasible, and achieving lasting success.
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TO
THE TOP OF THE WORLD
A selection of Messner's most powerful writing. It includes
gripping accounts of his epic solo ascent of Everest without
supplemental oxygen; his tragic expedition on Manaslu's
South Face; and his experiences on Gasherbrum, Nanga Parbat,
and K2... |
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More, hard to find books...
» Big
Walls : History, Routes, Experiences
» The
Challenge
» K2
» Monte
Rosa
» The
Seventh Grade
» Solo
: Nanga Parbat
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