Norway, 1965. A team of young climbers from the north of England camp at the bottom of the Troll Wall; the tallest vertical rock face in Europe. Theirs is the first serious attempt on this gigantic wall. Some, who don't know their history, say it will never be climbed. This will be an adventure of a lifetime.

The Troll wall's infamous rain and snow soak them as they climb. Avalanches and loose rock threaten their lives. A Norwegian team arrives to compete for the glory as the world’s media look on. Pushed to the limits of exhaustion, the team spends days on the wall, refusing to give in, even when failure seems certain.

Written just days after their success, almost half a century ago, and newly rediscovered, Tony Howard’s account provides a fascinating insight into the challenges of climbing a big mountain wall in the days before harness, portaledges and modern technical clothing.