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Dark Summit: The True Story Of Everest'S Most Controversial Season
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The Inside Story Of The Deadly 2006 Climbing Season On Everest On May 15, 2006, A Young British Climber Named David Sharp Lay Dying Near The Top Of Mount Everest While Forty Other Climbers Walked Past Him On Their Way To The Summit. A Week Later, Lincoln Hall, A Seasoned Australian Climber, Was Left For Dead Near The Same Spot. Halls Death Was Reported Around The World, But The Next Day He Was Found Alive After Spending The Night On The Upper Mountain With No Food And No Shelter.If David Sharps Death Was Shocking, It Was Hardly Singular: Despite Unusually Good Weather, Ten Others Died Attempting To Reach The Summit That Year. In This Meticulous Inquiry Into What Went Wrong, Nick Heil Tells The Full Story Of The Deadliest Year On Everest Since The Infamous Season Of 1996. He Introduces Russell Brice, The Commercial Operator Who Has Done More Than Anyone To Provide Access To The Summit Via The Mountains North Sideand Who Some Believe Was Partly Accountable For Sharps Death. As More Climbers Attempt The Summit Each Year, Heil Shows How Increasingly Risky Expeditions And Unscrupulous Outfitters Threaten To Turn Everest Into A Deadly Circus.Written By An Experienced Climber And Outdoor Writer, Dark Summit Is Both A Riveting Account Of A Notorious Climbing Season And A Troubling Investigation Into Whether The Pursuit Of The Ultimate Mountaineering Prize Has Spiraled Out Of Control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Dark Summit'? A: 'Dark Summit' focuses on the deadly 2006 climbing season on Mount Everest, detailing the events surrounding climbers David Sharp and Lincoln Hall.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dark Summit'? A: The book is authored by Nick Heil, an experienced climber and outdoor writer.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Dark Summit' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Dark Summit' have? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Dark Summit' is listed as a new book in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Dark Summit' published? A: 'Dark Summit' was published on April 29, 2008.
- Q: What genre does 'Dark Summit' belong to? A: 'Dark Summit' falls under the genre of Travelers & Explorers.
- Q: Is 'Dark Summit' a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'Dark Summit'.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Dark Summit'? A: 'Dark Summit' explores themes of risk in mountaineering, the ethics of climbing expeditions, and the commercialization of Everest.
- Q: What makes 'Dark Summit' significant compared to other climbing books? A: 'Dark Summit' provides a meticulous inquiry into the deadliest year on Everest, making it a critical examination of climbing safety and ethical concerns.