Pete Takeda is a senior contributing editor to "Rock and Ice" magazine and a frequent contributor to "Outside," "Sports Afield" and "Backpacker." As an internationally recognized rock, ice and alpine climber for the past 20 years, his climbing exploits have been covered in "Sports Illustrated," "Men's Health," "Outside" and "Sports Afield." Pete’s recently published book, "An Eye at The Top of The World," is a winning hybrid of Cold War history, environmental mystery and outdoor adventure that will appeal to history buffs, mountain climbers and James Bond fans alike.