Climbing the Seven Summits: A Comprehensive Guide to the Continents’ Highest Peaks

A complete reference to all eight of the Seven Summits (Everest, Kilimanjaro, Denali, Aconcagua, Vinson, Elbrus, Kosciuszko, and Carstenz Pyramid). Hamill has climbed the Seven Summits himself and guided for Alaska Mountaineering School and International Mountain Guides. He provides information for each peak on documentation, immunizations, costs, training, guide options, climbing styles, seasons, gear, itineraries, routes, maps, natural history, culture, post-climb activities, and more. With sidebars by Conrad Anker, Damien Gildea, Eric Simonson, Vern Tejas, and others. A most useful guide to these peaks for anyone planning to go or just interested on what it takes to attempt the mountain.