About the Author

Mick Fowler was introduced to climbing in the Swiss and French Alps by his father when he was 13. During his teenage years he developed an enthusiasm for exploratory climbing which has seen him establish new climbs at or near the top of most fields of climbing over the last 35 years. He has made first ascents and challenging climbs across the world - from frozen drainpipes in London to the chalk cliffs of Dover and on to the Himalaya and China, earning him the title of 'Mountaineer's Mountaineer' in a poll in The Observer. Remarkably, his climbing has taken place alongside a full-time job at the tax office, earning him the another title - 'Britain's hardest-climbing tax collector'.

Reviews

'The paradox of a highly professional tax man being arrested for climbing has the hint of iconic myth about it, and deliberately taps into the anarchic, anti-establishment impulse seemingly ingrained in all serious climbers.' (Tim Noble, Climbers' Club Journal). 'We are invited to visit places from Jordan to the Himalaya and share in activities of a collection of climbing partners which include some of the biggest names in mountaineering.' (Paul Hudson, Fell and Rock Climbing Club Journal). 'Mick Fowler's name is utterly synonymous with adventure - British style.' (Dave MacLeod, Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal). 'On Thin Ice is inspiring at every turn. Fowler's humility is a nice touch, and while I believe it is genuine, this is no ordinary bloke, this is a truly extraordinary climber.' (David Stevenson, American Alpine Club Journal). 'What shines through the book is the palpable enjoyment and enthusiasm which enables him to keep making tiring and difficult journeys to potentially dangerous mountains.' (Stephen Venables, Climber Magazine).