Synnott, Mark
The Impossible Climb: Alex Honnold, El Capitan and the Climbing Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9781760632731
- author:
- Synnott, Mark
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Allen & Unwin
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13 x 3.1 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, General, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Impossible Climb by Mark Synnott is an insider's account of Alex Honnold's record-breaking climb up El Capitan. In June 2017, Synnott witnessed the climber's attempt to summit Freerider without any equipment or support, a feat likened to Neil Armstrong's moon landing. Through his own experiences as a professional climber, Synnott explores the motivations and mindset of elite climbers, including the paradoxical drive to preserve the sport's purity while funding ambitious climbs. This book is not just about climbing, but also about human nature, fear, and our desire to transcend mortality. Synnott's deeply reported account provides an intimate look at Honnold's preparation and ascent, as well as the broader world of professional climbing.
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