With many people preparing to head off to the Alps, I thought write a short blog highlighting some inspirational reads. I've chosen these 5 books not because of the authors or the style of the writing but more about how they inspire me to climb in the Alps. The Burgess Book of Lies - Al & Aid Burgess The Burgess twins are a right pair of Yorkshire Tykes from Holmfirth who climbed in the 70's and 80's. Tales of stealing cars and fuel to get to Chamonix for free. Climbing, d