David Breashears Knihy

Describes Mallory's final expedition to Mount Everest in 1924, the mystery surrounding his disappearance, and the discovery of his remains in 1999

David Breashears, the first American to summit Everest twice, led a challenging filmmaking expedition organized by MacGillivray Freeman Films. This international team aimed to transport a specially modified 48-pound IMAX camera to the summit and capture the first footage ever shot in this breathtaking format. The journey offers a vivid portrayal of life and death in the harsh, high-altitude environment where survival is fleeting. Author Broughton Coburn details each step of the team's progress toward a historic achievement, bringing readers into the heart of a disaster that captured global attention. The narrative includes a firsthand account of the tragic May 10, 1996, blizzard that claimed eight lives, including two renowned expedition leaders. It chronicles the courage and teamwork that led to the rescue of several climbers trapped on the perilous slopes. This story is not only about the challenges faced on Everest but also about triumph. Breashears and his team confront the physical and emotional aftermath of the disaster, ultimately rising to the occasion and achieving their goal, humbled by the mountain's immense power yet exhilarated by their success.

For David Breashears, climbing has never been a question of bravery: Rather, it is the pursuit of excellence and a quest for self-knowledge. Danger comes, he argues, when ambition blinds reason. The stories this world-class climber and great adventurer tells will surprise you. From discussions of egotism and competitiveness on the heights--despite the brotherhood of the rope--to a frank description of mistakes made during the 1996 Everest tragedy, this personal history goes beyond Mallory's famous quip "Because it's there" to find meaning and hope at the top of the world

Die Alpinhistorikerin und der Extrembergsteiger erzählen vom Versuch der ersten Besteigung des Mount Everest durch die Briten Mallory und Irvine in den 20er Jahren und deren Mythos.