The mountains are ever changing and so are the people who climb them. Early climbers in the eighteenth century were generally driven by faith, fame and fortune or the urge to unravel the secrets of science. Later, mountaineering became more of a leisure activity and people started climbing for personal and spiritual reasons. This is where the true soul of mountaineering comes from. It is an inner call to go into the mountains and soar high above the valley to be forced into a renewed, broader view of life. Whether you are interested in the history of mountaineering or want to climb one of these peaks yourself, this book is a source of inspiration for anyone who loves the mountains.
Martin Fickweiler is a photographer and mountaineer with many appealing climbs to his name. He previously wrote Multi Pitch Climbing in Europe (DATO 2016).
THE SOUL OF MOUNTAINEERING MARTIN FICKWEILER
This book contains a collection of stories about the first successful ascent of Europe’s most iconic mountains. Each chapter combines history with personal experiences and images of climbing these appealing peaks in the twenty-first century.
THE SOUL OF MOUNTAINEERING Past and present on Europe’s most appealing peaks
MARTIN FICKWEILER