The Breach: Kilimanjaro and the Conquest of Self

by Rob Taylor

Published July 28th 1991 by Wildeyes, Incorporated (first published September 1981)

254 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1981

Reviews

[Andy Marinelli · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was hard to rate because although I thought it was a good book, it left me feeling pretty down about humanity. That made it not the type of book I enjoy. I'd probably give it more like 2 stars, but I know that is largely due to my personal preferences against books that make me sad. There is upside to it, it was just overwhelmed by the negatives in my mind.

[Judyspadoni · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have been into mountain climbing books lately and enjoyed this book. Also liked the fact that it was non fiction

[Richard Kravitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. The climbing, the time in the jungle, the whole moral implications. Mountain Lit at it's best.

[Bowdoin]

Jan Day–In January of 1978, Rob Taylor and his climbing partner, Harley, attempt the unclimbed Icicle Route on Kilimanjaro's Breach Wall. The Breach Wall has been compared to the North Wall of the Eiger. The story takes you to the mountain, the accident, the rescue, and the healing, which is more then just physical. I really enjoy reading hiking and mountaineering memoirs. This is truly a great read, and it turns into a page turner.