29. August 2024

New Book: Against the Wind

One, if not the constant in Reinhold Messner's life is the headwind. Probable publication date: November 2025

One, if not the constant in Reinhold Messner's life is the headwind: whether as heavy storms on the way to the South Pole with Arved Fuchs or with his brother Hubert across the Greenland ice, whether alone when pitching a tent or on the steepest walls. Above all, back in civilisation, where his actions have always provoked opposition. Even as a young mountaineer he was discredited; time and again he experienced hostility - as an opinionated individualist, author and museum organiser. Drawing on eight decades of experience, Messner reflects on friendships and intrigues, mountaineering and private highlights and setbacks. He impressively conveys how headwinds can grow wings. And the ability to realise dreams even in old age.

Publisher Mountaineers Book