To The Third Pole: The History of the High Himalaya

An important early reference to the 8000ers, including historical, technical, and geological information. Neate D64, SB D31, Yak D204.

Howorth, Beckett (1900 – 1986) – Former AAC member and Councilor (1945-49) and member of the AMC. In 1936 he made the first free ascent of the Grand Teton’s North Ridge in the company of Bill House, Percy Olton, and Fritz Wiessner.

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