Hall & Ball: Kiwi Mountaineers : from Mount Cook to EverestNew Zealanders Rob Hall and Galy Ball formed one of the most dynamic and accomplished mountaineering partnerships in the world -- between them completing 47 expeditions on all seven continents. Monteath's vibrant, widely researched and profusely illustrated story is a tribute to his two longtime friends. |
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Hall & Ball: Kiwi Mountaineers : from Mount Cook to Everest Colin Monteath No preview available - 1997 |
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