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Eric Shipton
Eric Shipton (1907-1977) was one of the great mountain explorers of the 20th century, often known for his infamous climbing partnership with H.W. 'Bill' Tilman. He climbed extensiv...view moreEric Shipton (1907-1977) was one of the great mountain explorers of the 20th century, often known for his infamous climbing partnership with H.W. 'Bill' Tilman. He climbed extensively in the Alps in the 1920s, put up new routes on Mount Kenya in 1921, and in 1931, made the first ascent of Kamet with Frank Smythe - the highest peak climbed at that time. Shipton was involved with most of the Everest expeditions in the 1930s, reaching a high point of 28,000 feet in 1933. He went on to lead the 1951 expedition, which was the first to approach Everest from the north (Nepali) side through the Khumbu ice fall, and on which Edmund Hillary first set foot on the mountain.view less
Books by Eric Shipton
Nanda Devi: Nanda Davi Exploration and Ascent Book 1 That Untravelled World: The autobiography of a pioneering mountaineer and explorer Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUpon that Mountain: The first autobiography of the legendary mountaineer Eric Shipton Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLand of Tempest: Travels in Patagonia: 1958-1962 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsEverest 1951: The Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Mountains of Tartary: Mountaineering and exploration in northern and central Asia in the 1950s Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBlank on the Map: Pioneering exploration in the Shaksgam valley and Karakoram mountains Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings