Robin Smith was one of the most legendary climbers ever to have tackled a mountain. This definitive biography draws on contributions from people who knew this charismatic and complex young man, as well as diary extracts from Smith himself.

As Smith was a friend and inspiration to many climbers worldwide, including fellow Scot Dougal Haston, High Endeavours is a fitting and long-overdue tribute to one of Britain's most revered mountaineers, and one of the finest books ever written on the allure of the mountainside.

"A gem of a book." - * Rock Climbing Club's Centenary Journal *

"Cruickshank has produced a fitting memorial for his friend." - * Climber Magazine *

"It succeeds triumphantly in its primary purpose, which is to bring a memorable spirit to life." - * Sunday Telegraph *

"Former school friend and early climbing partner Jimmy Cruickshank succeeds in giving a flavour of the anarchic genius of Smith by means of a selection of reminiscences, unpublished correspondence and extensive quotation from Smith's peers. It represents more of an affectionate tribute to a friend." - * Scotland on Sunday *