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The Climb

By: Anatoli Boukreev, G. Weston DeWalt
Narrated by: Lloyd James
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 The Climb is a true, gripping, and thought-provoking account of the worst disaster in the history of Mt. Everest: On May 10, 1996, two commercial expeditions headed by experienced leaders attempted to climb the highest mountain in the world, but things went terribly wrong. Crowded conditions on the mountain, miscommunications, unexplainable delays, poor leadership, bad decisions, and a blinding storm conspired to kill. Twenty-three men and women, disoriented and out of oxygen, struggled to find their way down the southern side of the mountain. In the dark, battered by snow driven by hurricane-force winds, some of the climbers became hopelessly lost and resigned themselves to death. Anatoli Boukreev, the head climbing guide for the West Seattle-based Mountain Madness expedition, refused to give up hope. Solo, climbing blind in the maw of a storm that continually threatened his life, Boukreev brought climbers back from the edge of certain death.©1997 by Anatoli Boukreev and G. Weston DeWalt (P)1998 by Blackstone Audiobooks Climbing & Mountaineering Outdoors & Nature Sports Travel Writing & Commentary Outdoor Emotionally Gripping Thought-Provoking Inspiring Expedition Extreme Sports

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Absolutely amazing story very well read by the narrator. I'm very sad to hear that Anatoli Boukreev lost his life about a year after this book was written. He was a very brave and talented climber. I have listened to many books and this is in my top 5 easily. It's 1 of those books you can't stop thinking about for weeks after.

Outstanding

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I found this book enthralling. it is told as it is, no added drama like Into thin air. this book is without pointing fingers and blame. enjoyed the performance but found the long pauses a bit confusing and irritating. however enjoyed listening to the performer - no accent imitation ext. the best about 1996 so far

Spellbinding tale of the "Truth"

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This is one of the most gripping stories i have heard or read.
I first read the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer of how this tragedy happeded, once finished i felt that the russian climber Anatoli Bourkreev seemed to not have done is job properly and was possibly to blame for a number of the eight deaths that happened that day. The worst day in Everest history. so when i found that The Climb had been written I had to know more. I am glad that i did, I belive that the climb gives a much more balanced account of what happed. Anatoli Bourkreev was an incredbly brave and strong man. There are a number of witness reports in the story to prove this, whilst Krakauers book is based on assumptions and his thoughts of what happened, Bourkreev had even helped him durring those terrible few hours He seems to have a real axe to grind. Why not listen to both and see what you think.

The Climb

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An amazing listen. Chapter after chapter it captured my attention. An unbelievable, tragic and heart warming insight into what took place on Mount Everest.

Riveting from start to finish!

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Fascinating Insight into the tragic 1986 Everest season, told by Anatoli Boukreev. May he rest in peace.

Good response to Jon Krakaue 1996 Everest Tragedy

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I really appreciated this book because Anatoli got a lot of blame during the horrific episodes on Everest 96. Because of poor leadership of Hall and Fischer Boukreev was blamed as the Russian villan. I am glad that he was able to co-write this book before he died.

Gripping

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A great insight into the obsession and bravery of those who climb at the highest level.

Stunning

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It is always intelligent to get a different perspective on a situation and not be blinkered by someone's point of view!!!?

A different point of view !

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This is a Honest and easy to listen to account of the Everest disaster. I would recommend a listen.

Brilliant

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The Climb is a balanced view of what must have been a horrific few days on Everest. Boukreev sets the scene describing events before and during the climb giving you just enough detail to wonder which decisions, if changed, could've made a difference. Boukreev comes across as an honourable, even humble guy going above and beyond the norm trying to help others in an extreme situation. Boukreev's understanding of the challenge and threat presented by mountains and the pain felt in being unable to help Scott Fischer is palpable.

Inspirational and thought provoking....

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