Classic K2 Tragedy
K2, The Savage Mountain : The Classic True Story Of Disaster And Survival On The World's Second-Highest Mountain
When eleven climbers died on K2 on August 1, 2008, it was a stark reminder that the world's second-highest mountain has, for more than a century, been regarded as the most difficult and dangerous of all—for every four people who reach the top, one dies in the attempt.
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About the book
K2, The Savage Mountain tells the dramatic story of the 1953 American expedition, led by Charles S. Houston, when a combination of terrible storms and illness stopped the team short of the 28,251-foot summit. Then on the descent, tragedy struck, and how the climbers made it back to safety is renowned in the annals of climbing. Capturing this sensational tale with unmatched power, this book has earned its place as one of the classics of mountaineering literature.
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Published by Rowman & Littlefield
