Mountain higher than Everest - the story of 12 over the mountain climbing (Asahi Bunko) (2000) ISBN: 4022612967

His vivid recounting of mountain ventures feels deeply personal and passionate. I'm curious about what drew him to these specific stories and landscapes.

The stories vividly capture both the thrill and the inherent risks of mountaineering. I wonder if others felt the same sense of admiration tinged with concern.

The variety of adventures is impressive, but I wonder what criteria he used to select these particular essays and if there's a common thread among them.