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High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin Smith
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The life of the legendary climber, told by his friend Robin Smith was one of the most daring climbers ever to tackle the slopes. His ramshackle exploits, with fraying rope and ancient boots, both inspired and terrified his contemporaries as he devised the most dangerous and direct routes up some of the most challenging mountains. The irresistible thrill of the climb and the dynamic charm of Smith himself are vividly drawn in this definitive biography. This affectionate tribute recalls the Golden Age of climbing, when you could launch yourself at an impossible cliff-face armed with nothing more...
The life of the legendary climber, told by his friend Robin Smith was one of the most daring climbers ever to tackle the slopes. His ramshackle exploits, with fraying rope and ancient boots, both inspired and terrified his contemporaries as he devised the most dangerous and direct routes up some of the most challenging mountains. The irresistible thrill of the climb and the dynamic charm of Smith himself are vividly drawn in this definitive biography. This affectionate tribute recalls the Golden Age of climbing, when you could launch yourself at an impossible cliff-face armed with nothing more than a borrowed ice-pick, and a stolen melon for food. With letters and commentary from his peers (including fellow-climber Dougal Haston), as well as Smith's own writings, High Endeavours is a fitting and long-overdue tribute to one of Britain's most revered mountaineers, and one of the finest books ever written on the allure of the mountainside. "The first major work on Smith to be written." Colin Wells, Scotland on Sunday "Brings a memorable spirit to life." Tom Ford, Sunday Telegraph Cover photographs (c) Jimmy Marshall Cover design by James Hutcheson
