This Italian mountaineer, explorer, and journalist was renowned for his extraordinary climbs and pioneering achievements in mountains across the globe. His style was marked by panache and daring, leading him to tackle technically difficult and less-explored routes in the Alps, Himalayas, and Patagonia. Following a brief but intense career as a professional climber, he transitioned to journalism, traveling off the beaten track. His written works continue to inspire adventurers and readers alike with tales of exploration.
Collects Walter Bonatti's classic writings detailing his exploits on numerous expeditions to different mountains of the world, as well as the real story behind the controversy over the events on K2 that changed his life.