One Mountain Thousand Summits : The Untold Story of Tragedy and True Heroism on K2

English

ISBN: 045123331X

EAN: 9780451233318

Category: Sports & Recreation / Mountaineering/Nature / Mountains/

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Release Date: 02/26/2012

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: The account of one of the deadliest and most mysterious tragedies in mountaineering history-the 2008 K2 disaster. One Mountain Thousand Summitsreveals the true story of the K2 tragedy that claimed the lives of eleven men. Based on his numerous trips to Nepal and in-depth interviews he conducted with the survivors, the families of the lost climbers, and the Sherpa guides whose heroic efforts saved the lives of at least four climbers, Freddie Wilkinsons narrative uncovers what actually occurred on the mountain, while delivering a criticism of the mainstream presss incomplete coverage of the event, and an insightful look into the lives of the six Sherpas who were involved.

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One Mountain Thousand Summits : The Untold Story of Tragedy and True Heroism on K2

Illustrated: No

Format: UK-B Format Paperback

Height: 0.78 inches

Width: 6.06 inches

Length: 8.98 inches

Weight: 12.66 oz

Pages: 352