The Valley of Flowers: An outstanding Himalayan climbing seasonIn his delightful The Valley of Flowers, mountaineer Frank Smythe takes you on a botanical expedition to the Garhwal Himalaya. Alongside the author, scale the steep craggy mountains and bathe in crystal clear pools; breathe in the scented foothills of the Himalaya and their carpets of peonies, roses, rhododendrons and gentian. Experience 'the keen, biting air of the heights and the soft, scented air of the valleys'. Climber and adventurer Smythe journeys through the Himalaya's Byundar Pass, climbs the Mana Peak, descends into the Byundar Valley, and comes terrifyingly close to an encounter with The Abominable Snowman. The Valley of Flowers is a pleasurable escape for any climber, walker, mountain lover or gardener, or indeed anyone who needs reminding of the beauty and serenity of the natural world. |
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... Peak Chapter 10 – The Second Base Camp Chapter 11 – The Belvedere Chapter 12 – The Bhyundar Rock Wall Chapter 13 – A ... Peak Chapter 17 – Second Attempt on Rataban Chapter 18 – The Banke Plateau Chapter 19 – Peak 22,481 Feet [Deoban] ...
... Peak Chapter 10 – The Second Base Camp Chapter 11 – The Belvedere Chapter 12 – The Bhyundar Rock Wall Chapter 13 – A ... Peak Chapter 17 – Second Attempt on Rataban Chapter 18 – The Banke Plateau Chapter 19 – Peak 22,481 Feet [Deoban] ...
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An outstanding Himalayan climbing season Frank Smythe. Chapter 19 – Peak 22,481 Feet [Deoban] Chapter 20 – Mana Peak: Reconnaissance Chapter 21 – Ascent of Mana Peak Chapter 22 – A Hailstorm on Nilkanta Chapter 23 – Defeat on Dunagiri ...
An outstanding Himalayan climbing season Frank Smythe. Chapter 19 – Peak 22,481 Feet [Deoban] Chapter 20 – Mana Peak: Reconnaissance Chapter 21 – Ascent of Mana Peak Chapter 22 – A Hailstorm on Nilkanta Chapter 23 – Defeat on Dunagiri ...
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... peaks of western Nepal to the snows of Badrinath and Tehri Garhwal, comparable in beauty, grandeur and extent to the celebrated view of ... peak in British administered territory and thus strictly speaking in the British Empire,
... peaks of western Nepal to the snows of Badrinath and Tehri Garhwal, comparable in beauty, grandeur and extent to the celebrated view of ... peak in British administered territory and thus strictly speaking in the British Empire,
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... peak to peak slowly and in splendid strides, that the sage's words ring true: 'In a hundred ages of the Gods I could not tell thee of the glories of Himachal.' At Ranikhet I was joined by the four Tibetans from Darjeeling. I have ...
... peak to peak slowly and in splendid strides, that the sage's words ring true: 'In a hundred ages of the Gods I could not tell thee of the glories of Himachal.' At Ranikhet I was joined by the four Tibetans from Darjeeling. I have ...
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... peak, even though it has been climbed before, is unwise without adequate mountaineering experience; there are peaks of all heights and shades of difficulty in the Himalayas where the novice may learn the craft. Nature is intolerant of ...
... peak, even though it has been climbed before, is unwise without adequate mountaineering experience; there are peaks of all heights and shades of difficulty in the Himalayas where the novice may learn the craft. Nature is intolerant of ...
Contents
The Snow Col on Rataban | |
On Doing Nothing | |
The Belvedere | |
The Bhyundar Rock Wall | |
A Rock Climb | |
The Lower | |
The Abominable Snowman | |
My Finest Snow and Ice Peak | |
Second Attempt on Rataban | |
The Banke Plateau | |
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