Everest is littered with dead, exposed bodies

Re:Everest is littered with dead, exposed bodies by ra on Tuesday December 07, 2010 @03:58AM (#1978481)

For a gripping first hand account of the danger and sheer lunacy of today's Mount Everest, I highly recommend "Into Thin Air", by Jon Krakauer

http://books.google.com.au/books?id=upIXVwLhGj0C

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Re:Everest is littered with dead, exposed bodies by wyclif on Tuesday December 07, 2010 @05:08AM (#1978586)

I second the recommendation, I read that a few years ago and it is an incredible story. Krakauer tells it as one who was gripped by Everest fever, fascinated by the mountain itself but also the colourful personalities drawn to the most serious level of high altitude mountaineering-- but also a man who has seen his friends succumb to the madness of obsession, and ultimately death. It was hard for me to put down; a compelling read for anyone interested in travel or the outdoors.

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Re:Everest is littered with dead, exposed bodies by ra on Tuesday December 07, 2010 @07:53AM (#1978887)

If you enjoyed that you've probably also read "Touching The Void".

IMHO the ultimate tale of high mountain survival: http://books.google.com.au/books?id=KnRdFe5TXVkC

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Re:Everest is littered with dead, exposed bodies by codelust on Tuesday December 07, 2010 @04:32AM (#1978536)

Excerpt: http://outsideonline.com/outside/destinations/199609/travel-...

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Re:Everest is littered with dead, exposed bodies by jessriedel on Tuesday December 07, 2010 @10:49AM (#1979370)

Yep. I saw the Everest IMax movie, and thought "Wow, that seems spectacular. Maybe if I'm able someday I'll try it." Then I read "Into Thin Air" and immediately changed my mind. Great read.

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