This stunning large-format book presents renowned mountaineer Alan Hinkes’ experiences of climbing Earth's highest peaks. This gripping book shares his triumphs, setbacks, and awe-inspiring expeditions as he became the first British climber (and 15th person ever) to summit all 14 peaks in the Himalaya and Karakoram over 8000m. Thrilling accounts of summiting Everest, Manaslu, K2, Annapurna, and Kangchenjunga Descriptions of the minute-by-minute struggle to survive in ‘the death zone’ and climb to the summits, often solo and in roaring winds and Arctic temperatures Stunning photographs of some of the world’s most challenging landscapes Captivating tales that showcase the beauty, harshness, and danger of these mountains, plus Alan’s indomitable spirit The perfect book to challenge and inspire mountain-lovers everywhere