The Himalayan Database CD-Rom: The Expedition Archives of Elizabeth Hawley

The Himalayan Database is a compilation of records for all expeditions that have climbed in the Nepalese Himalaya.

• Author: Elizabeth Hawley; Database created by Richard Salisbury
• CD Rom; 80 page softcover handbook
• The American Alpine Club; copyright 2004
• The database is based on the expedition archives of Elizabeth Hawley, a longtime journalist based in Kathmandu
• Supplemental information is gathered from books, alpine journals and correspondence with Himalayan climbers
• Covers all expeditions from 1905 through 2003 to more than 300 significant Nepalese peaks
• Data on expeditions to trekking peaks are limited to early attempts, first ascents and major accidents
• Each expedition record contains detailed information including dates, routes, camps, use of supplemental oxygen, successes, deaths and accidents
• Each record contains biographical information for all members listed on the permit
• As well as for hired members for which there is a significant event such as summit success, death, accident or rescue
• Searchable by peak, climber, expedition, nationality, season, mortality rates and causes and more
• Selected preset reports plus capability for custom searches and analysis
• Literature references to journals, magazines books and published expedition reports

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Imported.

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