mountaineers

This is the biography of the international hero who, along with his Sherpa climbing partner, reached the top of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953.

Chronicles the life of mountaineer Paul Petzoldt and discusses his childhood, his legendary mountain climbing adventures, and the murder accusations he faced in India.

Describes the life and suicide of writer, mountain climber, and jazz pianist Guy Waterman.

The first Danish woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest recounts her grueling and exhilarating experience, and her reaction to the news of her fellow climbers' deaths.

A history of world mountaineering, providing accounts of pioneering ascents in major mountain ranges around the globe from 1865 to 2005, and offering insights into the development of climbing styles and technology.

Presents a brief biography of legendary mountain climbers Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay who were the first to reach the top of Mount Everest in the Himalayan mountain range.