CENTRAL ASIA
TIRICH MIR, THE NORWEGIAN HIMALAYA EXPEDITION, by Arne Naess and others, translated by Solvi and Richard Bateson; Hodder and Stoughton. English price, 21/-. ‘ " ‘THE first ascent of Tirich Mir, 25,264 feet, by Norwegian mountaineers was an exciting enterprise. Their preparations, journeys through Pakistan- to Chitral and beyond, reconnaissance in 1949, sturdy pioneering up_ the ~ South Barum glacier, success in 1950 and conclusions are vividly and modestly described in an_ effective translation. Though the book loses continuity by not having one author throughout, it gains in variety and in specialist infor-
mation from contributions by expedition members who emerge as young men of sense and courage. The general tenor of the narrative is even and conventional, with an occasional dash of exuberance. New Zealand climbers will admire the technical ability of the Norwegians and find interest in their use of snow caves at high altitudes. There are many practical hints for, future expeditions. The book has good photographs and sketch maps, but no index.
John
Pascoe
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 28, Issue 721, 8 May 1953, Page 14
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167CENTRAL ASIA New Zealand Listener, Volume 28, Issue 721, 8 May 1953, Page 14
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