Norway, 1965. A team of young climbers from the north of England camp at the bottom of the tallest vertical rock face in Europe - the Troll Wall. No one has dared attempt this gigantic challenge before. Some say it will never be climbed. This will be the adventure of a lifetime.
Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.
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Vertebrate Publishing Ltd (1 Mars 2011)
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A very good read with plenty of clear photos. I'm contemporary with these guys and how things have changed in the last fifty years. Speaking as one with a fear of heights it is beyond me to know how anybody could embark on such an awesome adventure - viewing the Troll Wall from below was more than enough for me!
This book provides a fantastic, inspirational read, not just for climbers, but for anyone looking for an extraordinary tale that has you holding your breath as you turn the pages. Nowadays, most youngsters would never dream of attempting a challenge such as the first ascent of a vertical mile. Health and safety would put a stop to it for a start and parents don't encourage their offspring to reach for the stars, just their ipads.The author's gripping description of how he tackled his ultimate challenge, demonstrates that given time, hard work, courage and commitment almost anything can be done, if you want to do it. It is possible to achieve dreams quietly, unassumedly and with out TV cameras, the media and civilisation being five minutes away. Adverse weather conditions can be dealt with providing you have the correct equipment, determination, fitness and stamina to knuckle down and get on with it. Risk assessments can be carried out in the head whilst on the job, without endless reams of paper, as these guys proved, back in the 60's. Part of the appeal of this epic story is the fact that it was written days after the event with the experiences still fresh in the authors mind. Most people will only ever view 'The Vertical Mile' from a distance. The author (and his team) were blessed to have been born born with the vision, vitality and drive, that enabled them to not only build and then tackle their dream but to achieve it too. We can all learn from this. Tantalisingly, the book gives glimpses of the rest of the authors life time of travel, adventure and achievements. We can only wait in anticipation of further writings!
It’s hard to believe that the manuscript for this book sat on a shelf for over 45 years before it came to be published. It is a gripping true story of the first ascent of Europe’s tallest rock face, done at a time when the climbing equipment we take for granted today was decades away from being developed. It is therefore not only a tale of human endurance battling the odds (and the Trolls) but also one of courage and the belief in the ability of a team of young lads, from the North of England, to conquer the last great north face problem. It is now 55 years since the events in this book took place and as such “Troll Wall” richly deserves its place at the table of great climbing history books.
A must read for any climber interested in true adventure. Written in a style that allows you to feel as if you are there with the climbers. What a top effort this was at the time by a group of friends pushing their (and global) boundaries.
