Sir Chris Bonington has lived life on the edge. In The Convex Conversation, he talks to Helen Fospero about the draw of the beauty of the mountains, his desire to push himself to the limit on expeditions and the attraction to the risks involved.
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Chris & Pertemba after summiting Everest 1985 © Chris Bonington Picture Library
Chris & mum © Chris Bonington Picture Library
Chris & Wendy's wedding day 1962 © Chris Bonington Picture Library
Chris & Loreto by Paul Ross © Chris Bonington Picture Library
Chris & Ang Lhakpa on the summit of Everest 1985 © Chris Bonington Picture Library
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