Kirkpatrick, Andy
Psychovertical
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099519522
- author:
- Kirkpatrick, Andy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arrow
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 1.9 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography: sport
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Andy Kirkpatrick's autobiography frames his thirteen-day ascent of Reticent Wall on El Capitan in California - the hardest big-wall climb ever soloed by a Briton. Born on a grim inner-city housing estate in Hull, Kirkpatrick recounts horrific encounters and unique athletic achievements at the extremes of the earth. From childhood, he has faced extreme challenges that have shaped his life and climbing career. This book is a gut-wrenching and entertaining account of his experiences, appealing to the adventurer in all of us. With unflinching honesty, Kirkpatrick shares the risks and rewards of his pursuits, revealing the paradox at the heart of his story: how he has everything to live for despite facing death on every climb. A challenging and thought-provoking read, this book is a worthwhile read for anyone drawn to adventure and the outdoors.