Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker were at the forefront of Alpine and Himalayan climbing during the 1970s and early 1980s. Both were fine communicators and writers. This omnibus collects their books in which they describe some of the most dynamic climbs of the period. Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker forged their climbing partnership during the 1970s. Sadly it came to a tragic end in 1982 during their attempt on the lower unclimbed section of Everest's North-East Ridge. They left behind a record of committing first ascents that inspired a new era of alpine-style attempts on the great Himalayan challenges. Each wrote two books that soon became required reading for all venturing to high altitude. This is the 2012 omnibus edition with the collection of Tasker's ''Savage Arena'' and ''Everest the Cruel Way'', together with Boardman's ''The Shining Mountain'' and ''Sacred Summits''. The Boardman Tasker Literary Award, established in their memory, has become an established institution in furthering and celebrating the best of mountain writing. The history of the Award with lists of books entered and shortlisted, plus winners, judges, writers and publishers, is given in appendices.