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On August 20, 1980, Reinhold Messner, the world-renowned master of alpine-style climbing, became the first person to reach the summit of Everest solo and without supplemental oxygen. A vivid account of the expedition, "The Crystal Horizon" also reflects on how he explored his innermost thoughts while facing the most extreme physical challenge he had ever encountered. 217 photos. 36-page color photo insert.

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* More than an adventure, this captures Messner's reflections on Tibet and the climbers who have gone before him
* Messner ranks among the most accomplished mountaineers in history
* This edition brings a mountaineering classic back into print

On August 20, 1980, Reinhold Messner, the world-renowned master of alpine-style climbing, became the first person to reach the summit of Everest solo and without supplemental oxygen. A vivid account of Messner's expedition, The Crystal Horizon also reflects on how he explored his innermost thoughts while facing the most extreme physical challenge he had ever encountered. The furthest point for mind and body he calls his crystal horizon.

Inspired by the legendary mountaineers George Mallory and Maurice Wilson, Messner embarked on a year-long journey through Tibet to the glittering light and rarified air at the roof of the world. More than an adventure story, this is Messner's profound reflection on his emotional reactions to Tibet, the challenges he faced, and the explorations of selfinspired by this amazing journey.

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'The idea of climbing Mount Everest has been vaguely in men's minds for thirty or forty years past,' wrote Sir Francis Younghusband in 1921.

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Title Crystal Horizon: Everest: The First Solo Ascent
Author Reinhold Messner
Binding Paperback
Edition First
Pages 324
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Mountaineers Books, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Publication date 1998-07-31
Illustrated Yes
Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Maps
ISBN 9780898865745 / 0898865743
Weight 1.52 lbs (0.69 kg)
Dimensions 9.01 x 6.24 x 0.79 in (22.89 x 15.85 x 2.01 cm)
Category Sports & Recreation
Library of Congress subjects Mountaineering - Everest, Mount (China and, Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 88063854
Dewey Decimal Code B

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Mountaineers Books, 1989. Softcover. Very Good. 6x0x9. A classic mountaineering memoir by legendary Italian climber Reinhold Messner. The book chronicles his historic August 20, 1980 expedition, where he became the first person to reach the summit of Mount Everest completely alone and without supplementary oxygen.

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