Alpine Rising : Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Great Ranges

Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world's highest peaks.-- Jon Krakauer A long overdue accounting of the extraordinary contributions and leadership of Sherpa, Balti, and other local climbers in the Himalayas and Karakorams

• | Author: Bernadette McDonald
• | Publisher: Mountaineers Books
• | Publication Date: Feb 20, 2024
• | Number of Pages: NA pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1680515780
• | ISBN-13: 9781680515787