A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond - Couverture souple

Whittaker, Jim

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0898867541 ISBN 13 : 9780898867541

Editeur : Mountaineers Books, 2001

Synopsis

There have been many firsts in Jim Whittaker's life. He was the first North American to summit Mount Everest. As the first manager and employee, and ultimately the CEO, of fledgling Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), he guided the company through years of record-setting growth. He guided Bobby Kennedy up the newly named Mount Kennedy, helping him to become the first person to summit the Canadian peak. He lead the first and only International Peace Climb, which put climbers from the U.S., Russia, and China on the summit of Everest in the name of world peace.Contrary to what many people might think, Jim Whittaker's career neither began nor culminated with that famous first ascent of Everest. His achievement on Everest and his many successes before and after are, rather, the natural outcome of a life driven by a passion for outdoor adventure combined with strong leadership qualities and a commitment to making a difference. In A Life on the Edge, readers will discover a true hero -- someone who inspires others to seek challenges in their own lives.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Mountaineers Books
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0898867541
• ISBN 13: 9780898867541
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Buchpark GmbH; https://www.buchpark.de; ; Krügerweg 1; Trebbin; Brandenburg; 14959; Allemagne