The impossible climb : Alex Honnold, El Capitan and the climbing life
Synnott, Mark2019
Audiobooks
In 'The Impossible Climb', Mark Synnott uses his own career as a professional climber, its intersection with that of Alex Honnold and the lead-up to Honnold's historic ascent, to paint a insider portrait of the elite climbing community, exploring what motivates them, the paradoxical drive to keep the sport pure and at the same time to fund climbs, and the role that awareness of mortality plays in the endeavour. We watch through Mark's eyes as Alex plots, trains and attempts his heart-stopping free-solo ascent. Ultimately this is a story not only about climbing but about what makes us human, how we respond to fear and our drive to transcend the inevitability of death.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heatons Library | Spoken word CD | 796.522309 SYNUnabridged | Available |
Main title:
Author:
Synnott, Mark, authorDeakins, Mark, narrator
Imprint:
Melbourne : Bolinda Audio, 2019.
Collation:
11 CDs (13 hr., 2 min.) : digital, stereo
Performers:
Narrated by Mark Deakins.
ISBN:
9781489495846 (CDs)
Dewey class:
796.5223092796.522309
Language:
English
BRN:
2833447