Written by Catherine Moorehead with Stephen Venables, this biography explores the extraordinary life and times of the mountaineer, Doug Scott. From to descriptions of his escapades in the Himalaya to New Zealand and Patagonia, this memoir also uncovers the more personal aspects of his life from a deep interest in Buddhism to the founding and developing of the Community Action Nepal – providing schools and health posts in the most remote parts of Nepal.

Whether you want to delve into the life of this formidable mountaineer yourself, or gift the book to a friend, explore the life of a legend in Mountain Guru – The Life of Doug Scott.

Features: 

• Biography and memoirs of Doug Scott
• This book recounts the dramas from the Himalaya to New Zealand, Patagonia, Yosemite and Alaska
• Includes his famous 'epic' of the Ogre, one of the hardest peaks in the world to climb
• Written by Catherine Moorehead with Stephen Venables

Specifications:

• ISBN: 9781780278315
• Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
• Published: 05 Oct 2023
• Extent: 368
• Imprint: Birlinn