The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest
by Anatoli Boukreev, G. Weston DeWalt
Mass Market Paperback Audio CD Kindle Edition Paperback Hardcover"The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest" is a non-fiction book by Anatoli Boukreev that recounts the events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. The book offers Boukreev's perspective on the tragedy, providing insights into the decisions he and other climbers made during the climb. Boukreev, who was a world-renowned mountain guide, offers a scathing critique of the commercialization of Everest climbing and the lack of proper preparation and training for many of the climbers involved in the disaster. The book also sheds light on the difficult and often dangerous conditions on the mountain, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of those who attempted to rescue their fellow climbers. Overall, "The Climb" is an insightful and poignant look at one of the deadliest Everest expeditions in history.
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