A British Army expedition to climb the world’s third highest unclimbed peak, the 7,500 metre Crown in August 1987.

Hugh joined the group in Hong Kong, getting to know his colleagues on the long journey through China, struggling with bureaucracy and a long trek by foot and camel.

They failed to reach the summit by a whisker but he learnt a great deal about himself.

Includes 61 coloured photographs and 4 maps.