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Shortlist for Boardman Tasker Prize announced

16th September 2015 | 0 comments

The shortlist for the prestigious Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature has been released, and it looks like 2015 could be a vintage year.  This year’s judges – Robin Campbell, Graham Desroy and Terry Gifford – have chosen the following five books from the 36 entries received: ‘In Some Lost Place’ by Sandy Allen (Vertebrate Publishing) ‘Snowblind: Tales of Alpine …

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Inspiring stories of adventure at Arc'teryx Alpine Evenings

27th January 2015 | 0 comments

Listen to a stunningly illustrated biography by Julie Summers; featuring one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries, and Sandy Allen sharing experiences from his first ascent of a route on Nanga Parbat. From Arc’teryx and Ellis Brigham, enjoy unforgettable and inspiring stories, about two legends in mountaineering. Plus a short film about Arc’teryx athlete Luka Lindic. Everest Needs You, Mr Irvine The disappearance …