How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt,: A Handbook for the Lady Adventurer
Author(s): Mick Conefrey
Whether a seasoned adventurer or a want-away office worker, How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt is the essential purchase for Christmas in 2011. From using camel fat to improve your love-life to climbing Everest without oxygen, Mick Conefrey offers a vivid insight into the often-overlooked world of female explorers. Discover who dressed up as a Tibetan peasant to explore Asia and why you shouldn't let a gorilla near your bedroom. Pairing inspiring stories of famous female explorers with hilarious tips on being an adventurer - such as what to do when attacked by a crocodile - this book is fascinating and entertaining in equal measure.
Product Information
Mick Conefrey is the author of The Adventurer's Handbook and a filmmaker who has made award-winning documentaries on Arctic exploration and Himalayan mountaineering. He lives in Oxford.
General Fields
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- : Oneworld Publications
- : Oneworld Publications
- : September 2011
- : 198mm X 129mm
- : United Kingdom
- : October 2011
- : books
Special Fields
- : Mick Conefrey
- : Hardback
- : 910.82
- : 224
