Invisible on Everest: Innovation and the Gear Makers

by Mary B. Rose and Mike Parsons

Co-written by a professor of business management and a mountaineering equipment manurfacturer, this book uses the backdrop of the evolution of polar exploration and mountain climbing (beyond just Mt.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970414358
• ISBN13: 9780970414359
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: DNA Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Invisible On Everest blends History, Reseach and Adventure

Whether you are a world-class mountain climber, whose life is dependent on the gear you take on your next Himalayan expedition, or an arm-chair historian interested in the fascinating innovations that made the assent of Everest possible - this book is a must read. Invisible On Everest blends tales of high adventure and tragedy with a thoroughly researched history of the innovations that made mountain climbing, and other adventure sports, a multi-million dollar industry.Particularly fascinating are the chapters involving women's climbing apparel and widening middle-class participation of mountain climbing throughout the early part of the last century. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in climbing or in the history early cold-weather explorers and adventurers.Invisible On Everest is an enjoyable read and a great reference guide to understanding the evolution of cold-weather and high-altitude survival gear. It is fascinating to discover how the right gear makes the difference between success and failure.