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Author: Chris Dahlman Publisher: ISBN: 9781006595127 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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In This is Gyachung, Chris Dahlman unveils the fascinating story of a rare and storied Seiko watch. Through the dramatic story of the 1964 Japanese Himalayan Expedition to the fabled Gyachung Kang mountain, Dahlman presents the lost history of Seiko's first professional mountaineer's watch. As the men whose challenge for glory took them to this savage and extraordinary mountain, the mystery surrounding this watch comes to light.The 1964 expedition was the first time Seiko purposefully designed and built a mountaineering watch. The expedition was documented fully and Dahlman has uncovered a treasure trove of photos that he shares throughout the book. Woven into the tapestry of the expedition that he spins are also traditional Japanese art collaborations, depicting more of the tale. Tying together the incredible photos and art, Dahlman uses eyewitness accounts from the expedition from the men who made the trek to the world's fifteenth tallest summit.From the adventures of the mountaineers to the genius of the Seiko engineers and their watch, this is a dramatic tale of dering-do and technological advancement set on the backdrop of one of the most inspiring and difficult peaks in the world. Full of Japanese history, watch culture, mountaineering insights, and epic stories, This is Gyachung captures the spirit of 1960s adventure while introducing the lost history of this famous Seiko expedition watch for the first time.
Author: Chris Dahlman Publisher: ISBN: 9781006595127 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
In This is Gyachung, Chris Dahlman unveils the fascinating story of a rare and storied Seiko watch. Through the dramatic story of the 1964 Japanese Himalayan Expedition to the fabled Gyachung Kang mountain, Dahlman presents the lost history of Seiko's first professional mountaineer's watch. As the men whose challenge for glory took them to this savage and extraordinary mountain, the mystery surrounding this watch comes to light.The 1964 expedition was the first time Seiko purposefully designed and built a mountaineering watch. The expedition was documented fully and Dahlman has uncovered a treasure trove of photos that he shares throughout the book. Woven into the tapestry of the expedition that he spins are also traditional Japanese art collaborations, depicting more of the tale. Tying together the incredible photos and art, Dahlman uses eyewitness accounts from the expedition from the men who made the trek to the world's fifteenth tallest summit.From the adventures of the mountaineers to the genius of the Seiko engineers and their watch, this is a dramatic tale of dering-do and technological advancement set on the backdrop of one of the most inspiring and difficult peaks in the world. Full of Japanese history, watch culture, mountaineering insights, and epic stories, This is Gyachung captures the spirit of 1960s adventure while introducing the lost history of this famous Seiko expedition watch for the first time.
Author: Chris Dahlman Publisher: Blurb ISBN: 9781006599439 Category : Languages : en Pages : 86
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In This is Gyachung, Chris Dahlman unveils the fascinating story of a rare and storied Seiko watch. Through the dramatic story of the 1964 Japanese Himalayan Expedition to the fabled Gyachung Kang mountain, Dahlman presents the lost history of Seiko's first professional mountaineer's watch. As the men whose challenge for glory took them to this savage and extraordinary mountain, the mystery surrounding this watch comes to light. The 1964 expedition was the first time Seiko purposefully designed and built a mountaineering watch. The expedition was documented fully and Dahlman has uncovered a treasure trove of photos that he shares throughout the book. Woven into the tapestry of the expedition that he spins are also traditional Japanese art collaborations, depicting more of the tale. Tying together the incredible photos and art, Dahlman uses eyewitness accounts from the expedition from the men who made the trek to the world's fifteenth tallest summit. From the adventures of the mountaineers to the genius of the Seiko engineers and their watch, this is a dramatic tale of dering-do and technological advancement set on the backdrop of one of the most inspiring and difficult peaks in the world. Full of Japanese history, watch culture, mountaineering insights, and epic stories, This is Gyachung captures the spirit of 1960s adventure while introducing the lost history of this famous Seiko expedition watch for the first time.
Author: Radek Kucharski Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited ISBN: 1783629622 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 380
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Everest has an eternal appeal for mountain lovers and the classic trek to Everest Base Camp is high on the bucket-list of many trekkers. This guidebook covers the most popular route in the Khumbu Valley, from Lukla via Namche Bazaar and Gorakshep to Everest Base Camp and Kala Patthar, the best viewpoint for Everest. It also describes the classic route from Jiri to Lukla taken by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary, as well as a trek north to Gokyo with its spectacular lakes and the peak of Gokyo Ri. Finally, the Three Passes Trek, also starting in Namche, links the region's major passes and valleys. The guidebook includes suggestions for side trips and time spent in Namche Bazaar, Pangboche, Dingboche and Gokyo, as well as one trek approaching Everest from Tibet – from Kharta to the Kangshung Face. It is packed with essential advice on trekking in the Himalayas, including planning and preparation, trekking formalities, health and acclimatisation, as well as notes on culture and the fascinating history of the region, making this a complete guide to exploring the area.
Author: Chris Dahlman Publisher: ISBN: 9781006985966 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Seiko has built a legacy of creating purpose-built watches for professional adventurers. When did this legacy begin? Rediscover the lost history of Seiko's first professional mountaineer's watch. Follow the men whose challenge for glory took them to the savage and extraordinary mountain Gyachung Kang.
Author: Kev Reynolds Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited ISBN: 1783622334 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 353
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On eight treks in Nepal's Himalaya; to Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Annapurna, Everest, Langtang, Dolpo, Api and Mugu, the true spirit of trekking is captured in Kev Reynolds' reverence, curiosity and ongoing love of the world's greatest mountain range. The Himalaya are no ordinary mountains. Stretching through five countries and dwarfing all others, they have captured the imaginations of travellers and mountain lovers for centuries. While some seek to reach their snowy heights, many more step out onto winding and climbing trails to trek through the heart of the mountains, and live - if only for a little while - the life of an adventurer. The first time a trail is explored offers unknown beauty and fresh experience around every turn. This is Kev Reynolds' collection of eight such discoveries along popular trails and into lands previously locked away. Brought to life in vivid style, Reynolds evokes the scent of fragrant rhododendron jungles and travelling past terraced fields, hillside villages and ancient temples. Then exploring into hidden valleys beyond the reach of civilization, and on to towering, ice-locked peaks that scratch the sky. All proceeds from sales of this book will be donated to the Nepal Earthquake Appeal.
Author: Catherine Rottenberg Publisher: MIT Press ISBN: 1913380866 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 157
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Feminist scholars from around the world on key debates and concerns ranging from motherhood, home, and family to media, technology, and medicine. This thought-provoking book is written by prominent feminist scholars from around the world. It is engaging and accessible, distilling the highest level of knowledge into fascinating but concise entries. This Is Not A Feminism Textbook offers a clear, straightforward overview of key feminist debates and concerns ranging from motherhood, home, work and family to media, technology, and medicine. This book is a must-read for everyone who is curious about the sex/gender distinction, and the relation between gender and other aspects of identity; and it tackles plenty more questions along the way. Are smart homes really smart? Will technology save the world? What does class have to do with feminism? And what does ‘intersectionality’ actually mean? The work of feminism to help create a more just and equal society is not yet done. This book provides a roadmap to inspire each and every reader to continue exploring, thinking about, discussing, and ‘doing’ feminism. Contributors Celia Roberts, Amber Jamilla Musser, Simidele Dosekun, Sara R. Farris, Chiara Pellegrini, Cynthia Barounis, Suzanne Leonard, Yolande Strengers, Heather Berg
Author: Gary McCue Publisher: The Mountaineers Books ISBN: 1594854114 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 418
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* Thoroughly revised and updated new edition * Features one of the most detailed histories of Tibetan culture and geography available for travelers * Includes a new trekking route over a glaciated 19,300-foot pass used by H einrich H arrer, author of Seven Years in Tibet In the new edition of this indispensible trekking guide to Tibet, travelers will learn the necessities of pre-trip planning and how to seek out the most rewarding treks in a region of the world few get to visit. New features of the 3rd edition include: > Expanded section on East Tibet > New five-day trek in the popular Lhasa region of the pilgrimage circuit of Lhamo Latsho > New trek route over a pass used by G eorge Mallory in 1921 on his first reconnaissance of Everest > New two-day trek in the Shishapangma region > Four new treks in the Mount Kailash region
Author: Chris Dahlman
Author: Chris Dahlman
Author: Chris Dahlman
Author: Radek Kucharski
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Author: Chris Dahlman
Author: Kev Reynolds
Author: Catherine Rottenberg
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