Peter Boardman (1) (1950–1982)

Very good writing throughout underscores the tragedy of the loss of these two lives.

Well written account of Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker's succesful 1976 climb of the west wall of Changabang, very much in lightweight alpine style. Boardmand and Tasker both died in 1982 on Everest's North East ridge - they're remembered each year with the awarding of the Boardman Tasker prize for mountain literature.

Contains 4 complete books of climbing in the Himalaya in the 1970s.
Savage Arena by Joe Tasker
- accounts of various high-altitude summits and attempts
The Shining Mountain by Peter Boardman
- account of a 2-man ascent of Changabang, with Tasker.
Sacred Summits by Peter Boardman
- accounts of 3 ascents in New Guinea and the Himalaya
Everest the Cruel Way by Joe Tasker
- the 1980 British attempt on Everest by the West Ridge in winter.
Boardman and Tasker both died on Everest in 1982. Their names live show more on in the annual Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature.
Interesting reading, classic accounts of classic climbs. show less