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The Thin White Line
Thin White Line picks up where Andy left off with
his last book, Learning to Breathe. Reeling
both mentally and physically from his ascent of the
north face of Changabang and the tragic death
of his climbing partner, Andy’s honest account
of his struggle to recover from the
impact of these events and rediscover his love for the mountains makes compelling reading.
During this book we travel from the Peak District to the Himalayas, from Norway to Patagonia and from the European Alps to Alaska, in the company of many of today’s leading mountaineers and climbers. Andy reveals the personal challenges he had to overcome to return to extreme climbing, following the death of his climbing partner Brendan. Through various expeditions into the mountains, Andy starts to challenge himself again and slowly starts to develop a new appreciation for the environment he has loved for so long. Slowly he is pulled back to the challenging routes that have always been his favoured lines and with the likes of Mick Fowler and Leo Houlding, to name but two, Andy takes the reader with him to some of the worlds most beautiful and remote mountain locations.
Andy has very kindly donated a copy of his latest book to the readers of ARMY MOUNTAINEER. All you have to do to win a copy is e-mail the editor at amajournaleditor@armymail.mod.uk with the answer to the following:
How old was Andy when he climbed the North Face of the Eiger?
For those not lucky enough to win a copy, you can buy Thin White Line direct from Random House for £18.99
You can find out more about Andy at his website http://www.andycave.net.
Beat the Credit Crunch
Run by climbers for climbers, Zero-G Climbing is 5 years old this year and continues its com- mitment to be THE great value, no nonsense British climbing brand. They produce an inno- vative range of karabiners, belay devices, wires, ropes, helmets, harnesses, T shirts and much more. Through the efforts of the equip- ment manager, the AMA has secured a dis- count of 10–20% on all their gear as well as free delivery on orders within the UK. Additionally they have offered a very generous discount of 25% for all group and expedition orders. Check out their gear on www.zerog- climbing.co.uk or call Cathy on 01768362782, remembering to quote your AMA number.
Fifty years ago this year, Frank Davies opened The Climber’s Shop – the first out- door shop in Ambleside! Nearly half a centu- ry later, Climbers Shop still thrives in the cen- tre of Ambleside and is a focal point for climbers, walkers and holidaymakers wanting to kit themselves out for the outdoor lifestyle.
Embracing the new era of shopping the store also has an on-line shop at www.climbers-shop.com, along with a blog, gear guides and special sale items.
Their range is constantly changing to meet the needs of the modern outdoor enthusi-
ast and include ME, Haglofs, Montane, Lowe Alpine, MSR, Black Diamond, Petzl, Scarpa, Meindl amongst many others. If they don’t stock what you want, they can also order it in asap. Their expert staff have the knowledge to help you with any enquiry in every type of mountain activity and for all seasons, from mountaineering to rock climbing, fell running to backpacking and every variant in between.
The AMA would like to wish Climbers Shop well in their fiftieth year.
Climbers Shop is proud to support the AMA, and they have very kindly provided a £50 voucher for one lucky AMA member to spend on kit in their shop.
Simply email the AMA Journal Editor at sven@summitmountaineering.com with the answer to this simple question:
‘What year did the Climbers Shop open?’
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Discount Alpine Chalet
Ruth and Andy Parry are offering the use of their luxury chalet in Les Houches at a signif- icant discount for AMA members. Beautifully positioned with spectacular views of the Mont Blanc Massif; the chalet can sleep up to 10 in multiple bedrooms and is a few min- utes from the ski slopes and town centre. Large gardens, drying room, modern and com- fortable living room and kitchen are just some of the features of the sensitively restored chalet. Pets are also allowed.
Details of the chalet along with prices and availability can be found at www.selfcater- inghils.com/property-142 but to book with the AMA discount you need to call Ruth or Andy on 07709 424127.