A new edition of a classic best-selling book from the 1960s on the subjects of mountains, men and love - Relates the true story of Gwen Moffat - a rebel who, in her twenties, was an Army driver and dispatch rider - Tells how she deserted from the Army and went to live rough in Wales & Cornwall, climbing and living on practically nothing - Acutely observed accounts of mountaineering exploits, as she tackles the toughest climbs and goes on to become Britain's leading female climber, and the first woman to qualify as a mountain guide - Full of warm, human stories to demonstrate the bonds between climbers and the relationships that developed - Inspirational writing that will prompt youngsters to start climbing and others to enjoy rambling and fell-walking - Illustrated with striking mountain landscape photographs to demonstrate Gwen Moffat's remarkable climbing ability - Of great interest to all who love the great outdoors, and to everybody who finds life stories far more fascinating than fiction!