Buntaro Mori is a loner, but being alone in a crowd is almost as bad as being forced to fit in. When a dangerous bid for solitude introduces him to the rush of solo climbing, he becomes addicted to the brilliant sense of freedom found in pitting his body and soul against the heights.

Despite the tragedy and notoriety that marked his introduction to climbing, Mori remains obsessed with the allure of the mountains and determined to keep up with his grueling training plan—even if his minuscule budget means he needs to get creative. When a rich adventurer offers him a spot on an ambitious K2 climbing team, Mori reluctantly accepts, gaining new gear and an invitation to an amazing training climb in the Japanese Alps. But his joy at being in the mountains again is tempered by the knowledge that humans are more treacherous than any peak.

• Author: Jiro Nitta, Hiroshi Takano, Shin'ichi Sakamoto
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: VIZ Media
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1974758664
• Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches
• Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Page Count: 192 pages