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Following the success of our award-winning autobiographies of Jerry Moffatt and Ron Fawcett, Vertebrate Publishing is delighted to announce the publication of Tony Howard's new book Troll Wall, the untold story of the British first ascent of Europe's tallest rock face.
‘One of the greatest ever achievements by British rock climbers.’ – Joe Brown
About the book
Norway, 1965. A team of young climbers from the north of England camp at the bottom of the tallest vertical rock face in Europe – the Troll Wall. No one has dared attempt this gigantic challenge before. Some say it will never be climbed. This will be the adventure of a lifetime.
Rain and snow soak them as they climb. Avalanches and loose rock threaten their lives. A Norwegian team arrives to compete for the glory as the world’s media look on. Pushed to the limits of exhaustion, the team spends days on the wall, refusing to give in, even when failure seems certain.
Troll Wall tells the gripping story of one of the most dramatic first ascents in British climbing history. Written days after their success, almost half a century ago, and newly rediscovered, Tony Howard’s account is a fascinating insight into the challenges of climbing a big mountain wall.
From the Foreword by Doug Scott
'It is somewhat typical of Tony Howard and the era when he did his greatest climbs that in 1965 he should write a comprehensive and, as it turns out, riveting account of his epic ascent of Troll Wall, then escape to the hills to avoid the limelight and forget about all about it for nearly half a century. How wonderful that we can now read about the life and times of all the characters involved in this gripping Norwegian saga. It is about time we had more information about this mountaineer, who has contributed so much to climbing here in Britain and abroad. I found his account compulsive reading, a real page-turner, not just for those interested in big-wall climbing, but also anyone who enjoys reading of epic journeys into the unknown.'
Read an exclusive excerpt from Troll Wall on UKClimbing.com:
http://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/page.php?id=3466
Troll Wall is available from book shops, outdoor shops and direct from Vertebrate Publishing (all direct orders are signed by the author):
http://www.v-publishing.co.uk/titles/biography/troll-wall-the-untold-story-...
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