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Seven Summits
Author: Dick Bass, Rick Ridgeway, Frank Wells

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Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780446385169 - ISBN-10: 0446385166
Publication Date: 11/1/1988
Pages: 384


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover

Book Description:
Frank Wells and Dick Bass had a dream. It was as straightforward as it was difficult: climb the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents; a feat that had eluded the world's best mountaineers. What made it all the more extraordinary was that Frank and Dick were businessmen, not mountaineers. Both had so little climbing experience that they could hardly be ranked as amateurs, let alone world-class climbers. If that weren't enough, they were both in their fifties. What made them think they could do it? Why would two successful, middle-aged businessmen risk their lives on some of the world's most remote and treacherous slopes? Now, with veteran climber and writer Rick Ridgeway they tell their story. It's all here.

"Dick Bass and Frank Wells shared a great adventure. Like Caesar, they came, they saw, they conquered. But actually, they conquered themselves, not the mountains." (H. Ross Perot)


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Please Rate these Book Reviews

Gretchen Y. (GretchenY) wrote on 7/22/2009...


While not particularly well-written in my opinion, this is an engaging story of two older guys who dodgedly pursue their challenging goal of climbing the highest points on all 7 continents.

Dee Dee E. (Tweedledee) wrote on 10/12/2006...


A great true story of adventure.

Nancy S. (nancys) wrote on 9/1/2006...


a must read for anyone contemplating a trek up any of the high continental peaks. these guys make it seem so easy!

i read this after i hiked kilimanjaro. it has inspired me - i am now contemplating trips up aconagua and elbrus.

Gail S. wrote on 8/4/2006...


This is a great adventure story which moves along well and is quite interesting. If you like reading about adventure and mountain climbing or if you like books on Mount Everest then this book will interest you.

Janet D. (Jay-d) wrote on 5/31/2006...


This is a great adventure story. Two men that never gave up on a dream. A story of great courage. I really enjoyed it.


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