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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 was looking forward to this book. Unfortunately, it failed to live up to expectations.
The writing is very disorganized and jumps around from place to place and year to year for no apparent reason. Essentially, the lesson seems to be that there are some unpleasant people who climb Everest, and some of them may not be completely honest. P... »
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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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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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