"A terrific read; incredible climbs, vividly & strongly portrayed."--Chris Bonnington, CBE Author, adventurer, climber. The book is jammed with humorous interludes into the lives & lifestyles of climbers & mountaineers. A pioneer in big wall climbing & among the world's most adventurous men, Bridwell has had a fascinating career in a full range of climbing. From alpine climbing in Patagonia to big (straight) wall climbing in the U.S. to remote logistic expeditions into Pakistan, you discover that climbing has never been so outrageous. Bridwell is among a unique breed of men. Always willing to be the first, he & his compatriots unite against Nature's hardships while ascending peaks few humans, if any, have ever attempted. Like a virtuoso painter using bravery, playful defiance & grit in his pigments, Jim uses his imagination & colorful outlook on life, death & sanity to paint a glorious picture of the modern mountaineer. Jim & other famous climbing compeers accomplish feats most people only read about. Keith Peall is co-author. Sally Moser, Editor, was formerly with Rock & Ice Magazine. He redefined the sport. He's done more than anyone else. He's been everywhere. And somehow he is still alive. But then, Jim Bridwell is THE man. The rest of us are only climbers.--John Long, Author, How to Rock Climb, Gorilla Monsoon. To order: Call 800-541-7323 or Write: 107 E. 89th Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410.