Climbing the Seven Summits: A Comprehensive Guide to the Continents' Highest Peaks

Bought the book to get structured info on climbing the 7 summits. Been through the book already and like the content and structure. This is a kind of book you can study for years!

Coffee table books on the highest peaks - check. Stories of suspense, tragedies, and life-threatening adventures - one need only spend an hour in Stanford's in London or Pilgrims in Kathmandu to be overwhelmed by the selection available. But a comprehensive guide to actually climbing the highest peaks... well, that didn't exist - until now.This book is incredible and has all the right bits. Whether you are actually planning on climbing the Seven Summits or want your mates and family to know all about it this is the perfect companion. Part 1 helps you prepare and plan your expedition while Part II breaks it all down giving the reader a comprehensive guide to each mountain. There is also a great comparison chart that tells you every thing from the altitude to difficulty ratings across each mountain as well as practical information like country telephone codes and the currency. Each chapter breaks down the different climbing routes, costs, suggested itineraries, maps, suggested gear and other useful training tips.The book is supported by a website (...) that also offers additional information and advice. This is exactly the kind of book I have been searching for as I start the seven summits. It's been helpful to me in planning my trips and for those close to me to know what I am embarking upon. I highly recommend this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Climbing the Seven Summits. It is well organized with virtually every aspect of each expedition defined.I was so inspired by this book, that I booked two summit expeditions with CTSS for 2022!!!

Mike Hamill is a world-class mountaineering guide, hugely experienced with multiple summits of Everest and the other mountains comprising the Seven Summits. Mike's hands-on, practical experience and expertise in the world of mountaineering provide a credible back-drop for this highly enjoyable read. The book is well-written, informative, but overall, practical. It is a book for mountaineering enthusiasts past and present, amateurs and professionals and armchair travellers alike.This is the one book that has it all for the Seven Summits climber: detailed information about each mountain, beautiful photographs, practical tips, gear lists, route information, and much more. Mike provides an informative lead-in and scene-setting before discussing each mountain. A discussion on Kosciuszko vs. Carstensz Pyramid as the Seventh Summit makes for interesting reading.For those who either want to climb the Seven Summits or who are currently pursuing this ambition - Mike's book is a must. For those who have completed the Seven Summits, Mike's book will bring back wonderful memories. And for those armchair climbers out there - this book will make you dream.

If any climber ever wondered how to tackle the Seven Summits, they need only one source, and this is it.Even if your only goal is Kilimanjaro, the extreme altitude trekking peak of the Seven Summits. The amount of information about routes, gear and technique are without equal. Had this book been available in 2004, one third of the crap I took to Africa would not have stayed in the hotel.I must admit that I know Mike. He lead my rope up the Mount Adams Glacier at mountaineering school in 2006. He was the confidence I needed that day. Humility and kindness are his high traits and they are the reason I am miffed that there are so very few pictures of him in this excellent resource.

I purchased this for my boyfriend for Christmas who wants to climb all 7 summits. He has already conquered Mount Kilimanjaro last year. He has done Everest Base Camp and would love to do the summit someday. He really likes this book and I was very pleased myself. I haven't really read much of it, but I looked on with him on Christmas day when he opened it. I'm really happy he likes it and think it will be a great source for his climbing goals. Great book with lots of good information!

I have been on climbs with Mike Hamill on Mount Elbrus (Europe) and Vinson Massif (Antarctica). Mike is one of the top mountain guides & climbers in the world today. He shares a lot of his extensive experience and expertise in this book. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in climbing any of the seven summits. (I have done four of the summits so far and Mike's book is a good source for planning.) If you really want an experience, go climb with Mike. He is a climbing machine.Von Hawley

This book is very good background on each of the Seven Summits (even lists the controversial 8th summit in the debate. Has a good end section on what the author believes are the true Seven Summits. The one negative is that I thought the author could have added more personal stories of their trip up each summit or interesting ones they'd heard.

I haven't climbed any of the seven summits, but this book certainly triggered my curiosity about them. Well written, with plenty of great pictures, background information, facts, and practical suggestions, including check lists and gear lists. The experienced mountaineer will probably find this too pedestrian, but for a novice contemplating a climb of any of the seven summits, this book will provide a good insight into what it will require in terms of time, cost, and personal preparation.

Great book, best not to get it from Meteodale technolgies though. They sent it damaged and full of gung/food / unidentified crud stuck between the pages. But the book is great!

After many attempts to re-order this product, as previous was sent back without delivery.this is a gift for nephew who goes hill walking for charity, I worry to think where he going to walk

Excellent information, photos, and maps. A great guide to the seven summits on both Bass and Messner lists.

Good summary for everyone who which to climb 7 summits.