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Legendary Mountaineering Survival

The Ogre

by Doug Scott

Audiobook Narrated by Saethon Williams 4 hrs and 39 mins

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Doug Scott's gripping account of the 1977 first ascent of the Ogre in Pakistan stands as one of mountaineering's most extraordinary survival stories. After successfully reaching the summit of this notoriously difficult peak, disaster struck on the descent when Scott broke both legs in a fall. What followed was an epic crawl back to base camp through storms and across treacherous glaciers.

This is a tale of remarkable endurance, unshakeable friendship, and the limits of human resilience. Scott's matter-of-fact narration of his ordeal—dragging himself down the mountain whilst his climbing partner Chris Bonington battled his own injuries and pneumonia—has become legendary in climbing literature. A compelling read for anyone interested in adventure, survival, and the indomitable human spirit when faced with seemingly impossible odds.