In reply to Enty:
I agree - its an excellent book, great insights into hard trad, its proponents and its ethics in the 70's, 80's and 90's, very well written, no grandstanding by the author, and he treats the issues around risk and adventure in a fresh and intelligent way.
Another review can be found at
http://www.climbonline.co.uk/reviews.htm
Dave
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