Robin Smith was one of the most daring climbers ever to have tackled a mountain. This definitive biography draws on contributions from people who knew this charismatic & complex young man, as well as diary extracts from Smith himself. A friend & inspiration to many climbers worldwide, including fellow Scot Dougal Haston, ” High Endeavours” is a fitting & well-overdue tribute to one of Britain`s most revered mountaineers, & one of the finest books ever written on the allure of the mountainside.