Joe Simpson and the Eiger

October 9th, 2007 Wade

I just noticed that Joe Simpson, of “Touching the Void” fame, climbed the Eiger and wrote a book about it. The Eiger is one of three huge peaks dominating a high area of the alps. The Eiger is a coveted peak for mountaineers due to its beauty and difficulty. Eiger means Ogre and it often lives up to its name.

joe simpsons bookBeckoning Silence is the name of his new book. I can’t imagine the story is as drastic as “Touching the Void“, which was amazing by the way… the book and the film. If you haven’t read the book, do yourself a favor and read it. Or if you’re busy or lazy, like many of us, just watch the film. The guy is amazing and he really pulled through a harrowing situation in the Peruvian Andes. Anywhooo… The new book based on his diary during the Eiger climb, and a film are apparently out there somewhere. If you have any idea where to pick them up, let me know. It’s evaded my radar so far. For all I know it’s in the front display at Barnes and Noble and I just missed it or something….

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