Shisha Pangma: The Alpine Style First Ascent of the Southwest Face

by Alex Macintyre, Doug K. Shishapanga Expedition Scott, Shishapangma Expedition (1979-1982)

Release Date: 21 April, 2000

Edition: Paperback

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Something of a disappointment

I expected this book to be excellent, given its subject and authors, but I was disappointed with it. Like many books about Himalayan expeditions, Shishapangma focused on disagreements within the team. But whereas in other cases this has been amusing or affecting, here it seemed dreary, and unfortunately tinged with misogyny. The climbing itself is described in rather dull terms; one gets little sense of excitement or danger. Scott's informational/philosophical postscripts may actually be the best part of the book. Don't read this one unless you're studying the route or are a real completist.