A WALK IN THE SKY: Climbing Hidden Peak

Seattle: The Mountaineers, 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. Inscribed by Nicholas Clinch on the dedication page. First-hand account by the only American ever to have led a first ascent of a peak in excess of 8,000 metres (26,000 ft), which was achieved when his team conquered the world's 11th highest mountain, Hidden Peak (Gasherbrum I) in northeast Pakistan, in 1958. Octavo: xii, 214 p. with numerous textual photographs (some color). Original blue cloth binding, with gilt titles. A bit of wear to the corners and tips. The dust jacket is price-clipped, with some minor edgewear; otherwise very good. (Inventory #: 77306)