Beyond Possible, Alone on the Wall, The Impossible Climb & More 4 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Mixed Format
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Titles in This Set:
Beyond Possible
Running Up That Hill
Alone On The Wall
The Impossible Climb
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Mixed lot
Overview:
Prepare for an immersive four-book voyage into the extremes of human achievement. Beyond Possible follows the audacious plan to summit fourteen eight-thousand-metre mountains, where the brain and body strain against the altitude and the clock. The author guides readers through meticulous preparation, perilous weather, and the mental resolve required to turn ambition into ascent. Running Up That Hill celebrates endurance running in all its forms — from urban routes to alpine trails — with the warmth and wit of sports broadcaster Vassos Alexander, who shows that distance can become a defining story of character as well as miles. Alone On The Wall invites readers into the mind of one of climbing’s most accomplished free soloists, Alex Honnold, where every move teeters between awe and danger. The Impossible Climb recounts a defining moment in modern climbing — the Freerider ascent on El Capitan — weaving reportage with intimate insight. Together, these books create a thrilling, varied, and impossible-to-put-down reading experience.
What Makes This Collection Special:
This quartet forms a complete arc, pairing altitude ambition with relentless endurance, pure solo risk, and an iconic expedition. Each title brings a distinct lens: the science and psychology of pushing the limits, the craft and courage of climbers, and the sheer grit required to endure days, weeks, and months of training. Collected here, these true stories offer a binge-worthy reading journey that satisfies thrill-seekers and memoir lovers alike, while also serving as an inspiring gift for anyone who admires perseverance, preparation, and peak performance. With a coherent theme and high-energy narratives, the set feels intentional on every shelf and in every reader’s mind.
Books Included in This Collection:
Beyond Possible
Beyond Possible takes readers to the world’s highest battlegrounds, where fourteen eight-thousand-metre peaks crown the planet. The author shares the audacious plan to summit them in under seven months, exposing the training, logistics, and nerve required to push beyond conventional limits. Readers witness the ascent as a mental game as much as a physical race, with detailed accounts of altitude, fatigue, and decision-making that heighten the sense of danger and triumph.
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Running Up That Hill
Running Up That Hill is a celebration of endurance running in all its forms. Vassos Alexander, a seasoned sports presenter, takes you on a journey through ultramarathons and improbable routes — including an ultra in Paris run backwards after missing the start. The book blends warmth and humour with hard-earned discipline, showing how miles become stories of grit, resilience, and personal growth.
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Alone On The Wall
Alone On The Wall pulls you close to Alex Honnold, one of climbing’s most fearless free soloists. Without ropes or safety gear, his climbs reveal a rare purity of focus and a relentless pursuit of peak performance. The book traverses fear, risk, and the hum of the rock, offering a lyrical, immersive portrait of a sport that demands total commitment.
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The Impossible Climb
The Impossible Climb follows the moment when Honnold’s Freerider ascent on El Capitan captured the world’s imagination. Mark Synnott frames the ascent with precise preparation, tense moments, and a sense of awe at the scale of the cliff. It’s a compelling blend of investigative reportage and intimate storytelling that explains why this climb matters far beyond climbing circles.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This four-book collection is ideal for anyone who loves true stories of grit, discipline, and adventure. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, climbers, runners, and memoir readers, as well as gift buyers seeking a high-impact, immersive reading experience. Great for book clubs focusing on real-life adventure, teachers and parents looking for inspirational non-fiction, and collectors who want a cohesive, compelling set that spans altitude, endurance, and awe-inspiring ascent.
Key Benefits:
- Four complementary, high-energy narratives in one gift-ready collection
- Explores extreme endurance, altitude, and free solo climbing through real-life accounts
- Shows the mindset, planning, and bravery behind record-breaking feats
- Accessible storytelling from experienced adventure writers and climbers
- Ideal for gifting to adventurers, memoir fans, and BookTok communities
- Creates a cohesive reading journey that builds suspense and motivation
- Beautifully complementary titles for display on a bookshelf or coffee table
- Encourages discussion about resilience, risk, and the psychology of fear
About the Author:
This collection spotlights the voices of extraordinary endurance writers and climbers. Running Up That Hill is by Vassos Alexander, a celebrated sports presenter who brings warmth, wit, and practical insight to extreme distance challenges. Alone On The Wall brings readers into the mind of Alex Honnold, one of climbing’s most famous free soloists, whose achievements have reshaped the sport. The Impossible Climb is anchored by Mark Synnott, a prolific climbing writer and explorer who blends meticulous reportage with intimate storytelling. Beyond Possible presents another acclaimed voice from the world of high-altitude expeditions. Together, these authors offer a rare, multi-faceted look at human resilience when tested at the edge of possibility.
Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning the full quartet gives you a complete itinerary of modern adventure storytelling — from towering peaks to blistering miles to jaw-dropping, rope-free climbs. The set is perfect for readers who crave authentic, high-stakes narratives and for those who want a gift that feels premium, thoughtful, and genuinely inspirational. Each title enhances the others, creating a cohesive reading journey you’ll want to revisit, discuss, and display with pride.
Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.
