The Ascent of Alpamayo: An Account of the Franco-Belgian Expedition to the Cordillera Blanca in the High Andes
Author(s):
Kogan, Georges & Nicole Leininger
Copyright: 1954, Harrap, London
Specifications: 1st, 8vo, pp.134, color frontis, 33 bw photos, 7 maps, blue cloth
Condition: dj chipped top spine, clipped, vg, cloth tight, fine
Kogan was a highly respected mountaineer with numerous ascents. This 1951 Franco-Belgian expedition made the first ascent of Pisco and attempted Alpamayo, “most beautiful mountain in the world”, and Huascaran. On Alpamayo they reached the northern edge of the summit ridge.
Neate K40.