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.

Beckoning 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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