In the Ghost Country: A Lifetime Spent on the Edge

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Book Synopsis: In the Antarctic summer of 1998-99, Peter Hillary and two companions skied to the South Pole - each man pulling a 440-pound sled 900 miles across some of the most forbidding country on earth. The plan was to complete the tragic journey of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, to the Pole and back. But under the pressure of a relentless media spotlight, fatal team chemistry, and food and fuel stores, the expedition fragmented into hostile isolation. Instead of completing Scott's journey, they found they were repeating it.For Peter Hillary, this was the loneliest trek of his life. Estranged from his companions, tortured by the sensory deprivation of "the great white everywhere," Hillary's journey became a hallucinogenic pilgrimage through a country where "he could see the dead and the places of the dead": the ghosts of too many friends who had perished at his side of the mountains; and most powerfully, the ghost of his beloved mother, who it seemed " had turned up on the ice to keep me company."In the Ghost Country is the story of that trip, a chronicle of profound isolation, grief, and loneliness. It is a meditation on a lifetime spent on the edge. Told here are the tragedies: on Ama Dablam in Nepal, a near perfect climb until its shocking finish with an unexpected death; on Makalu where half the party was wiped out; on Everest where two more were lost, including a great friend; and later on K2, in 1995, where Hillary barely survived the storm that killed seven people.But here also are the "marvelous times": Growing up in New Zealand, where the family's holiday adventures were turned into documentaries; first seeing Everest at seven years of age; the near-fatal teenage adventure; working on the schools and hospitals that Sir Edmund built for the Nepalese people; traveling with his father and Neil Armstrong to the North Pole; summiting Everest twice.

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Discover the captivating journey of courage, perseverance, and self-discovery in the gripping memoir, In the Ghost Country: A Lifetime Spent on the Edge. Join Peter Hillary and his companions as they ski 900 miles across the treacherous Antarctic terrain, mirroring the tragic expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott. As you immerse yourself in this thrilling narrative, you'll navigate the challenges of unforgiving landscapes, navigate the perils of team chemistry, and experience the haunting isolation of the great white wilderness.

Uncover the raw emotions and profound loneliness that Peter Hillary faced on this transformative trek. Spellbound by both the relentless media scrutiny and his internal demons, Hillary embarks on a hallucinatory pilgrimage through a land plagued by ghosts. Feel the weight of tragedy as he encounters the spirits of fallen comrades and the ghost of his beloved mother, who appears to him in the icy expanse. In the Ghost Country will transport you to a world where resilience is tested and personal growth is the ultimate reward.

Prepare to be enthralled by a narrative that transcends the boundaries of adventure and delves into the depths of the human spirit. In the Ghost Country is not just a tale of hardships; it is a meditation on a lifetime spent on the edge. From heart-wrenching losses on Ama Dablam, Makalu, Everest, and K2 to life-altering triumphs such as the North Pole expedition with his father and Neil Armstrong, Peter Hillary's incredible journey will leave you breathless and inspired.

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure that explores the heights and depths of the human experience? Step into the ghost country and let Peter Hillary's story resonate with your soul. Celebrate the indomitable human spirit and find solace in the face of adversity. Get your copy of In the Ghost Country: A Lifetime Spent on the Edge today and immerse yourself in a world of thrilling exploration.

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