In reply to Jack Geldard - Assistant Editor:
Ok so I've borrowed "The White Spider" by Heinrich Harrer from a certain YHA in the Lakes last w/e. I've read it before, but what a great read and I couldn't resist another reminder......I'm up to the summer of 1938.
Naturally I intend returning it. Of course, if anyone wants to borrow from me, that's fine too.
I wonder where the real gains were in getting up so much speedier? Gear? prior knowledge? ability?