One Mountain Thousand Summits
By Freddie Wilkinson
- Release Date: 2010-07-06
- Genre: Mountaineering
Description
The account of one of the deadliest and most mysterious tragedies in mountaineering history-the 2008 K2 disaster.
One Mountain Thousand Summits reveals 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 Wilkinson's narrative uncovers what actually occurred on the mountain, while delivering a criticism of the mainstream press's incomplete coverage of the event, and an insightful look into the lives of the six Sherpas who were involved.
Reviews
An exhaustive investigation into the 2008 tragedy on K2
5By rcdancerA fine work, this book is destined to become a classic. The prologue leaves you breathless. An in-depth look at human character in the face of overwhelming odds. As is usually the case, the true heroes are the unspoken, unrecognized ones. A great read.
