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Andy Cave was born into a mining family and is now a cutting-edge Alpinist with several formidable first ascents. He also is a University lecturer, with a PhD in the sociology of mining, and a qualified International Mountain Guide.

Books by Andy Cave

Thin White Line

Thin White Line is the sequel to Learning to Breathe, Andy Cave's bestselling debut book which was joint winner of the Boardman Tasker Prize and winner of the Adventure Travel Award at the Banff International Festival.

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Learning To Breathe

Joint Winner of the Boardman Tasker Prize 2005 and Winner of the Adventure Travel Award - Banff Festival 2005
The extraordinary autobiography of a brilliant young climber who began life as one of the last generation of British miners.

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