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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
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Into Thin Air is a riveting first-hand account of a catastrophic expedition up Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were d... »
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High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed
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I have been interested in the phenomenon of persons obsessed to the verge of death with climbing Mount Everest since I first read Jon Krakauer's excellent "Into Thin Air" about the disastrous 1996 climbing season. Michael Kodas's "High Crimes" is a look at the dishonesty and outright criminal behavior infesting Everest-climbing in more recent times. ... »
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Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains
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No matter what the actual temperature may be, several pages into Eiger Dreams you will begin to shiver. Halfway through you will acquire a new appreciation for your fingers, toes, and the fact that you still have a nose. And by the end of this collection, you'll define some commonly used phrases in an entirely different way. The understated "ca... »
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
This updated edition of the mountaineering classic is an essential reference for novices and experts alike. Chapters are devoted to in-depth discussions o... »
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Annapurna
Before Everest, there was Annapurna. Maurice Herzog led an expedition of French climbers to the summit of this 26,000-foot Himalayan peak in 1950. At the ... »
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Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain
I really learned a lot of useful and practical avy knowledge after reading this book cover to cover. The book is well written and engages the reader. Th... »
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