Why k2 brings out the best and worst in those who climb it. In addition to his collaborations with ed viesturs, david roberts is the author of more than twenty books, including finding everett ruess. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain viesturs, ed, roberts, david on. The 2008 k2 disaster occurred on 1 august 2008, when eleven mountaineers from international expeditions died on k2, the secondhighest mountain on earth. Bates 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. In 2008, in the worst accident in its history, 11 climbers perished trying to climb k2. The classic true story of disaster and survival on the worlds secondhighest mountain ebook written by charles houston, robert bates. Yet only one book chronicling the k2 disaster was published in the united kingdom or the united statesjim currans k2.
In 2008, 11 climbers were killed on the himalayan mountain k2 after an. Seventeen mountaineers made it to the k2 summit on 1st august 2008. Houston, when a combination of terrible storms and illness stopped the team short of the 28,251foot summit. The 1986 k2 disaster refers to a period from 6 august to 10 august 1986, when five mountaineers died on k2 in the karakoram during a severe storm. Her anxiety at the time of the k2 disaster was entirely understandable. Given k2s fearful reputation, it makes sense that a close study of the most dramatic attempts on the peak, which the veteran climber ed viesturs offers in k2. Regions of the heart, by ed douglas, another uk climbing stalwart is. Then on the descent, tragedy struck, and how the climbers made it back to safety is renowned in the annals of climbing. Its about ed viesturs climb of k2, plus a look back at other expeditions that tackled the 2nd highest mountain in the world. If you have time to only read one book, read that one.
On what seemed to be a perfect august day in the karakoram range of pakistan, alison hargreaves gazed up at the summit of k2 and must have felt, for a brief moment, a rush of unadulterated luck. An astonishingly dramatic and sad tale of disaster on k2. The extraordinary story of the sherpa climbers on k2 s deadliest day. The 1939 tragedy unravels the complex tangle of events and personalities that led to four deaths on the 1939 american expedition to k2. Both of these books are meticulously researched, extremely wellwritten, riveting reads that are actually quite fair and sympathetic to the characters involved, but every time. I absolutely have no desire to climb one, if i cant get a lift to the top i am not interested. He says a crowded mountain awash in language barriers, summit fever. A new documentary depicts the events of august 2008, when 11 mountaineers lost their lives on k2, the worlds secondhighest mountain. It is a mystery to me why i keep returning to books on mountaineering. The 1996 everest disaster the whole story base camp. K2 sometimes referred to as the holy grail of mountaineering is. It covers the 1986 k2 disaster which saw the death of the gifted uk climber julie tullis, amongst others. Each of the authors is an expert in that particular field. Mountaineering disaster book to viking the bookseller.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read k2, the savage mountain. K2, the savage mountain is the remarkable firsthand account of the 1953 american expedition, led by dr. If its just about mountaineering youre interested in theres one doc about the k2 disaster 2008 called the summit which is really good though some of the editing was odd. The following is a list of books about k2, a mountain in the karakorum range between pakistan and china, listed by expedition date. A lot of these books are about similar events, the 1996 everest disaster, and the august 2008 k2 disaster. The 2008 k2 disaster occurred on 1 august 2008, when 11 mountaineers from international expeditions died on k2, the secondhighest mountain on earth. Charles houston the author led the 1953 american bid to be the first to reach the top of the second highest mountain in the world, k2, and be the first to reach the top. Books for ks2 children aged 711 school reading list. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain. About for books k2, the savage mountain complete video. Based on his numerous trips to nepal and indepth interviews he conducted with the survivors, the families of the lost climbers, and the sherpa guides whose.
A few false moves in early august, after 11 climbers died on the worlds secondhighest peak, people wanted to know. This classic is indisputably one of the best mountaineering books ever written. Thats five more than died in the 1996 killer storm on everest. Eight other climbers were killed in the weeks preceding, bringing the total number of deaths that climbing season to. How they made it back to safety is renowned in the annals of climbing. Six people are reported to have died on august, 1995 on k2, largely related to bad weather, especially reported high winds. K2, shown here at dawn below the godwin austen glacier, is the. Writer and mountaineer ed douglass choice of the most courageous tales of survival and the books and films they have inspired. K2, shown here at dawn below the godwin austen glacier, is the epitome of a mountain, says author mick conefrey. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read one mountain thousand summits. Possibly the books impact was lessened for me by having watched documentary film of the events.
Rising from the karakoram mountain range, it is a vast pyramid of ice and rock which sees fewer successful ascents than most of the worlds eightthousanders. A times reporters account of a disastrous day on k2, the worlds. No way down by graham bowley is a good book concerning the 2008 k2 tragedy. Fatal altitude tragedy on k2 hd national geographic. The 2008 k2 disaster was a highly publicized climbing disaster that resulted in the deaths of 11 climbers on august 01 of that year. Last years k2 disaster is offered as viesturss first teachable moment. At the top of the world, they posed for triumphant photographs clutching their. Please browse our regularly updated lists of suggested reading books for children in key stage two in uk primary schools. Viesturs has followed up k2 with similar books about annapurna the will to climb 2011 and everest the mountain 20. No way down is probably the single most detailed account of the 2008 k2 disaster in which 11 people.
I have no desire to ever climb mount everest, or any mountain really, so instead, lets see the best books about mount everest and the himalayas so we dont have to climb them ourselves. We have compiled lists of the best chapter books for 7 years olds, 8 year olds, 9 year olds, 10 years olds and 11 year olds in year 3, year 4, year 5 and year 6. No way down tells the story of the 2008 k2 disaster that saw 11 climbers lose their lives. Martin conway, climbing and exploration in the karakoram himalayas, 1894, yakushi c336a. K2, the savage mountain tells the dramatic story of the 1953 american expedition, led by charles s. The 1995 k2 disaster was a mountaineering disaster on k2 in pakistan, the worlds second tallest mountain. Reveals a trip diary found decades after the expedition uncover the disasters contributing factors mountaineers everywhere had an opinion on this controversial story when it was first published. The account of one of the deadliest and most mysterious tragedies in mountaineering historythe 2008 k2 disaster. The real story of the horrifying events that led to one of the worst climbing incidents in history. Wanda rutkiewicz became the first woman to reach its summit, but people also died on the mountain. His book about the k2 accident, no way down, is published by. This book is about the 2008 disaster on k2, which left 11 climbers dead. The untold story of tragedy and true heroism on k2 paperback july 5, 2011 by. K2 the savage mountain captures this sensational tale with an unmatched power that has earned this book its place as one of the classics of mountaineering books literature.
The true stories of the first five women who climbed k2, the worlds most feared mountain by jennifer jordan. K2 stands at 8611 metres, the second highest and certainly the most inhospitable mountain anywhere in the world. Download k2 the savage mountain the classic true story of disaster and survival on the worlds free books. Everest2017 marks 21st anniversary of the 1996 everest disaster. We list the best mountaineering books ever written, from worldclass. I had no idea she had had such a hard time until i got back, alberto said. Francis younghusband, the heart of a continent, 1896, yakushi y27 1892 british conway. The following is a list of books about k2, a mountain in the karakorum range between. No way down by new york times reporter graham bowley is the harrowing account of the worst mountain climbing disaster on k2. The series of deaths, over the course of the friday ascent and saturday descent, was the worst single accident in the history of k2 mountaineering. Charles houston books list of books by author charles.
In august 1986, british climber alan rouse attempted to climb k2s difficult northwest ridge, instead of the conventional abruzzi ridge. The classic true story of disaster and survival on the worlds second highest mountain by charles s. Houston, when a combination of storms and illness stopped the team short of the 28,251foot summit. Joe simpson and his climbing partner, simon yates, had just reached the top of a 21,000ft peak in the andes when disaster struck. Overall, the 2008 k2 disaster was brought on by a series of events, some preventable, some not. The outstanding contribution of this book is that it not only deals with the forecasting and description of the various natural disasters, but also stresses the management aspect, exhaustively detailing. The classic true story of disaster and survival on the worlds secondhighest mountain, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Dont be fooled by disaster porn march 5, 2014 opinion and advice commercial. It is located on the border between baltistan, in the gilgitbaltistan region. The untold story of tragedy and true heroism on k2 ebook written by freddie wilkinson. In the chaotic summer of 1986, thirteen climbers died on k2, including several who were among the finest alpinists in the world. If you want an incredibly entertaining mountaineering tale then checkout touching the void its really great.
This is the story of how he made that decision, and why, and the ferocious storm that nearly defeated him on his descent. K2, also known as chhogoriqogir, ketukechu, and mount godwinausten urdu. The summit, a documentary that premiered at sundance, tries to untangle the truth about the day in 2008 when 11 climbers died. About for books k2, the savage mountain for kindle. I realize that i dont get to have an opinion, since i am reading these books from the comfort of my home and have hiked exactly 0 8000m peaks, but i liked reading about his opinions and experiences.
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