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First time in paperback! On the heels of a swirl of controversy surrounding mountaineering, Joe Simpson wonders if the essence of the sport has been completely lost. From a gripping introduction detailing one climber's dying moments, witnessed by other climbers who offered no help, Simpson... read more

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In May 1992 Deepak Kulkani and Raymond Jacob with one, perhaps two other members of the somewhat disorganised Indian Civil Expedition left Camp III on the Lhotse face and made an abortive attempt to get to the South Col on Everest in a day of strong winds and intense cold.

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  1. Joe Simpson (Author)

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  1. adventure
  2. climbing
  3. memoir
  4. mountaineering
  5. mountains
  6. survival
  7. travel 
 

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