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Book Synopsis: Everest, the major motion picture from Universal Pictures, is set for wide release on September 18, 2015. Read The Climb, Anatoli Boukreev (portrayed by Ingvar Sigurðsson in the film) and G. Weston DeWalt's compelling account of those fateful events on Everest.
In May 1996 three expeditions attempted to climb Mount Everest on the Southeast Ridge route pioneered by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Crowded conditions slowed their progress. Late in the day twenty-three men and women-including expedition leaders Scott Fischer and Rob Hall-were caught in a ferocious blizzard. Disoriented and out of oxygen, climbers struggled to find their way down the mountain as darkness approached. Alone and climbing blind, Anatoli Boukreev brought climbers back from the edge of certain death.
This new edition includes a transcript of the Mountain Madness expedition debriefing recorded five days after the tragedy, as well as G. Weston DeWalt's response to Into Thin Air author Jon Krakauer.
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Experience the gripping and heart-wrenching account of tragedy and triumph on the world's highest peak with The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest. Written by Anatoli Boukreev and G. Weston DeWalt, this captivating book offers an in-depth look into the fateful events that took place on Mount Everest. Be prepared to be on the edge of your seat as you follow Boukreev's heroic journey to save climbers from certain death.
With the highly anticipated release of the major motion picture "Everest" from Universal Pictures, now is the perfect time to dive into the gripping story behind the film. Immerse yourself in the adrenaline-fueled adventure that unfolds in The Climb, as twenty-three brave climbers find themselves trapped on Everest in a fierce blizzard. As darkness sets in and oxygen depletes, Boukreev's courageous efforts become the only hope for survival.
This new edition of The Climb also includes a transcript of the Mountain Madness expedition debriefing, providing additional insights into the tragic events. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by the climbers and the incredible resilience displayed by Boukreev. Plus, don't miss G. Weston DeWalt's response to Jon Krakauer's bestselling book, "Into Thin Air."
Don't miss out on this incredible tale of human endurance and the indomitable spirit. Be captivated by The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest and experience the gripping story that inspired the upcoming blockbuster movie. Get your copy now and be transported to the icy slopes of Mount Everest.
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