In 2001, the team that found George Mallory's body on Everest returned to search for Sandy Irvine's. This is the story of that expedition & what it found. It's also the story of a dramatic rescue, for as team members were preparing for a summit attempt,they discovered 5 climbers from other expeditions in big trouble. Abandoning their ascent, the team pulled off one of the highest, most technically difficult rescues in history even as other climbers passed them by, refusing to help. (NOTE: see the Foundon Everest video (TNH023) and DVD (TNH024) for more on these events) 208pp/color photos Hemmleb & Simonson isbn 898868718 | |
