In this ground-breaking, classic work, Robert Macfarlane takes us up into the mountains to experience their shattering beauty, the fear and risk of adventure, and to explore the strange impulses that have for centuries lead us to the world's highest places. Winner of the Guardian First Book Award, this is the 20th Anniversary edition.

'The most exhilarating history of mountaineering... a riveting read', Jeremy Paxman... 'A truly inspiring read', Sir Ranulph Fiennes.

Published by Granta Books. Paperback/softback. 128 x 198 x 24mm