L'euforia delle cime by Anne-Laure Boch

Women in the mountains and the euphoria of the peaks...

An exhilarating book for its pressing, rhythmic, almost dancing pace. A weave of emotions and reasoning far removed from cold, sterile theoretical speculation. This woman's pen, intense and gripping, explores the passion for the mountains with an immodest gaze. Justified or not, this dangerous infatuation with the mountains seems entirely “sensible” to some men.
It is rare to see women walking and climbing alongside men, rarer still to hear women talk about the mountains. How wonderful to see them write and share their gaze on this so complex inner world... that of mountaineers.
The book fully belongs to Ediciclo's marvellous publishing project which, without too many pretensions, in fewer than 100 pages manages to offer themes of real depth, tackled with a unique intensity.

Another short read, dense with thought, is Magnificat by Gianni Vattimo.

About the book and who it is for

• Full title: L'euforia delle cime - Piccole considerazioni sulla montagna e il superamento di sé
• Author: Anne-Laure Boch
• Publisher: Ediciclo, ISBN 9788865490310
• Pages: 96, with no photographs or illustrations

It is a short essay, to read in an evening or on a journey, suited to anyone who wonders why we go to the mountains and what drives us to seek the limit. It is neither a manual nor an account of great feats: anyone looking for climb reports or technical advice will be disappointed, while those who love reflections on the passion for mountaineering will find it stimulating. The cover price given in the fact sheet may have changed: check it before buying. On women and the mountains, also read Women and the mountains.