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The Last Great Mountain

by Mick Conefrey

Audiobook Narrated by Barnaby Edwards 8 hrs and 56 mins

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Mick Conefrey delivers a gripping account of one of mountaineering's most dramatic and controversial expeditions: the 1953 American attempt on K2, the world's second-highest peak and arguably its most dangerous. Set against the backdrop of post-war rivalry and national pride, this is the story of courage, ambition, and the fine line between triumph and tragedy in the death zone.

Drawing on extensive research and previously untapped sources, Conefrey brings to life the personalities, conflicts, and extraordinary challenges faced by the climbers who dared to tackle the "Savage Mountain." This is essential reading for anyone fascinated by mountaineering history, high-altitude drama, and the complex human dynamics that unfold when survival itself hangs in the balance.