K2 The Savage Mountain by Charles Houston, Robert Bates
The Classic True Story of Disaster and Survival on the World's Second-Highest Mountain
"K2 The Savage Mountain" is a gripping account of the 1953 American expedition to the world's second highest, yet most difficult to climb mountain, K2. The authors, who were part of the expedition, chronicle their team's heroic struggle for survival against harsh weather conditions, a dwindling supply of oxygen and food, and the mental and physical toll of climbing at such high altitudes. The book provides a detailed and harrowing insight into the world of mountaineering and the relentless determination required to conquer such formidable peaks.
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- 1954
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- American
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- 334
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 46th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)