The Last Step (Legends & Lore edition): The American Ascent of K2

The Last Step (Legends & Lore edition): The American Ascent of K2

Rick Ridgeway
The 1978 American expedition that put four climbers on K2's summit — the first American success on the mountain. Ridgeway's account captures both the achievement and the toll.
Mountains & Climbing History Himalaya
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Publisher Mountaineer Books
Published 2014
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