Unjustifiable Risk? The Story of British Climbing

The British Obsession with a dangerous but beautiful sport. To the impartial observer Britain does not appear to have any mountains. Yet the British invented the sport of climbing and for two periods in history British climbers led the world.
Press Release - Jun 30, 2010

Online, June 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Unjustifiable Risk? is an exciting new book that tells the story of the social, economic and cultural conditions that gave rise to the sport of mountain climbing, and the achievements and motives of those that have shaped its development over the past two hundred years.

Author Simon Thompson believes that today's climbers would be instantly recognisable to their Victorian predecessors, with their desire to escape from the crowded complexity of urban life, love of wild places, and willingness to take 'unjustifiable risks' in search of adventure.

A former director of Anglo American and chairman of Tarmac, Simon started climbing at the age of 16 and has been fascinated by the sport ever since. His new book is the only recent comprehensive telling of the story of British climbing.

Unjustifiable Risk? By Simon Thompson
Published by Cicerone in July 2010
ISBN: 9781852846275
RRP: £20.00

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Unjustifiable Risk? Shortlisted For The 2010 Boardman Tasker Prize
Cicerone are delighted to announce that Unjustifiable Risk? The Story of British Climbing has been shortlisted for the prestigious Boardman Tasker Prize for mountain literature.
Cicerone Press - Sep 9, 2010