Lionel Terray: The Conqueror of the Useless Who Redefined Mountaineering Lionel Terray’s name occupies a legendary place in mountaineering history, capturing the imagination of adventurers worldwide with his relentless pursuit of extreme heights. Terray’s iconic autobiography “Conquistadors of the Useless” remains one of the most re

Lionel Terray: The Conqueror of the Useless Who Redefined Mountaineering Among the giants of global alpinism, Lionel Terray stands out for his unmatched determination and a career defined by some of the most daring climbs ever recorded. His writing revealed a philosophical approach to climbing, emphasizing the emotional depth and existenti