Starlight and Storm: The Ascent of Six Great North Faces of the Alps by Gaston Rébuffat (1956) Hardcover

Climbing with Heart: A Love Letter to the Alps

What if the mountains weren’t just peaks to conquer, but friends to embrace? In Starlight and Storm, Gaston Rébuffat shares his thrilling ascents of the six great north faces of the Alps—each a tale of teamwork, courage, and quiet awe for nature’s wild beauty.

This isn’t your typical “I beat the mountain” story; it’s a lyrical journey that’ll make you rethink what climbing is all about. Will Rébuffat’s poetic take on danger and friendship inspire your next adventure or your next cozy read?  

Specifications  

    Title: Starlight and Storm: The Ascent of Six Great North Faces of the Alps  
    Author: Gaston Rébuffat, with a foreword by Sir John Hunt  
    Publication Date: 1956  
    Publisher: J.M. Dent
    Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket  
    Genre: Mountaineering / Adventure / Memoir  
    Pages: 122  
    Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches  
    Language: English  
    Condition: Wear and tear on dust jacket, signed by a previous owner in pen

Meet the Author: Gaston Rébuffat

Gaston Rébuffat (1921–1985) was a French alpinist who rewrote the rules of mountain storytelling. Known for his poetic prose, he gained fame in 1950 as part of the team that first summited Annapurna—a feat that made history.

In the post-WWII era, when grit and conquest ruled, Rébuffat brought a gentler vision to the peaks. A climber, writer, and guide, he spent the 1950s and beyond inspiring a generation to see mountains as partners, not foes.

 
Rébuffat’s Alpine Symphony: Your Next Read Awaits

Whether you’re a climber dreaming of icy heights or a reader craving a soul-stirring story, Starlight and Storm delivers. Ready to join Rébuffat under the Alpine stars? Snag it now at Reading Vintage!  

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