ISIDORO RODRÍGUEZ CUBILLAS
Friday December 11 – 18:45 Euskalduna Bilbao
The book retraces half a century in the life of one of the most iconic Spanish mountaineers in the history of the sport. Beginning with his earliest climbs in the Picos de Europa, where he played a leading role in landmark first ascents and route openings, the book follows his footprint across the Pyrenees and the Alps, the setting for some of the most demanding achievements ever accomplished by Spanish alpinists of his generation.
Author Isidoro Rodríguez Cubillas, who was also a close friend of Udaondo, goes far beyond a simple sporting chronicle. The narrative is enriched by the voices of those who shared both rope and life with him: family members, friends, and climbing partners who still regard him as a source of enthusiasm, inspiration, and unwavering passion for the mountains.
With special attention to Picu Urriellu and the early days of climbing in the Basque Country, the book also offers a journey back to an era of limited resources and uncompromising ethics, when the style and elegance of an ascent mattered just as much as reaching the summit.
Author Isidoro Rodríguez Cubillas, who was also a close friend of Udaondo, goes far beyond a simple sporting chronicle. The narrative is enriched by the voices of those who shared both rope and life with him: family members, friends, and climbing partners who still regard him as a source of enthusiasm, inspiration, and unwavering passion for the mountains.
With special attention to Picu Urriellu and the early days of climbing in the Basque Country, the book also offers a journey back to an era of limited resources and uncompromising ethics, when the style and elegance of an ascent mattered just as much as reaching the summit.
