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Title: Invisible on Everest: Innovations and the Gear Makers by Mike C. Parsons, Mary B. Rose, MIKE PARSONS ISBN: 0-9704143-5-8 Publisher: Old City Pub. Pub. Date: 01 May, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $36.00

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Average Customer Rating: 5 (1 review)

Rating: 5
Summary: Invisible On Everest blends History, Reseach and Adventure
Comment: Whether you are a world-class mountain climber, whose life is dependent on the gear you take on your next Himalayan expedition, or an arm-chair historian interested in the fascinating innovations that made the assent of Everest possible - this book is a must read.

Invisible On Everest blends tales of high adventure and tragedy with a thoroughly researched history of the innovations that made mountain climbing, and other adventure sports, a multi-million dollar industry.

Particularly fascinating are the chapters involving women's climbing apparel and widening middle-class participation of mountain climbing throughout the early part of the last century.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in climbing or in the history early cold-weather explorers and adventurers.

Invisible On Everest is an enjoyable read and a great reference guide to understanding the evolution of cold-weather and high-altitude survival gear. It is fascinating to discover how the right gear makes the difference between success and failure.