{"product_id":"impossible-climb-mark-synnott","title":"Impossible Climb, Mark Synnott","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003eNew: A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pristine, unread copy of Mark Synnott's gripping account of one of the most audacious athletic feats in human history. Shortlisted for the Telegraph Sports Book Awards 'Biography of the Year' and the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards, this book is widely regarded as a masterclass in adventure narrative. Synnott—a highly experienced professional climber himself—provides an insider’s perspective on Alex Honnold’s 2017 free solo ascent of El Capitan, a feat often likened to Neil Armstrong walking on the moon. Seamlessly blending technical expertise, investigative reporting, and personal memoir, this is a \"must-read\" for fans of extreme sports and true adventure. This brand-new, unhandled copy is an impeccable addition for any collection of contemporary non-fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn June 3rd, 2017, professional climber Mark Synnott stood in Yosemite Valley, waiting to witness something only a handful of people in the world knew was about to happen. His friend, Alex Honnold, was preparing to ascend the 3,000-foot granite face of El Capitan—\"free solo.\" No ropes, no partners, no safety equipment. A single misplaced foot or a slip of the hand would mean certain death. The Impossible Climb goes beyond the sheer adrenaline of that day to explore the rebellious counterculture of extreme climbing and the psychology of a man capable of such a feat. It is a deeply reported, unflinching, and ultimately inspiring story of two lives lived on the edge, examining what drives people to pursue the most dan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011930739027,"sku":"4336","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/9781760632731.jpg?v=1781620705","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/impossible-climb-mark-synnott","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}