![]() Finally credit is given, where credit is due. ![]() ![]() Jamling Tenzing Norgay, son of Tenzing Norgay, author of Touching My Father's Soulīuried in the Sky reveals the heroic deeds of the Sherpa… brings to light how immensely strong, loyal, and talented the Sherpa climbers are. David Roberts, co-author of K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain and author of Limits of the KnownĪn informative and inspirational book…I couldn’t put it down. Thanks to their efforts, the heroism and humanity of the Sherpa climbers who saved lives shine through the chaos and grief of that awful day on K2. Through phenomenal research, Zuckerman and Padoan have dug deeper than anyone else into one of the most mysterious tragedies in mountaineering history. Colleen Kelly - Minneapolis Star Tribune This compelling story brought back from K2’s slopes is a worthy tale about a little-known aspect of these high-stakes climbs. It’s a testament to the thrills in this book that I scoured the notes, eager to learn how the authors wrote their account…The authors’ commendable documentary about the people who carry the gear is overtaken by the chilling adventure story of one terrible day on the mountain. Ybarra - Wall Street JournalĮasily the most riveting and important mountaineering book of the past decade.Īn indispensable addition to the genre…a long-overdue historical correction to the familiar mountaineering story.Īn absorbing book that goes beyond the typical mountaineering tale…This book is mesmerizing. Enthralling…phenomenal research and vivid writing create a memorable portrait not only of the events on the mountain but also of the people who make modern high-altitude climbing possible.
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