lessons from Everest on the real meaning of success
Hayhurst, Jim
1997
The author chronicles his climb up Everest in 1988, and describes how these experiences altered his views on success; and includes exercises that allow the reader to evaluate their own core values.
Describes the conditions and terrain of Mount Everest, attempts that have been made to scale this peak, and general information about the equipment and techniques of mountain climbing.
The author relates his experience of climbing Mount Everest during its deadliest season and examines what it is about the mountain that makes people willingly subject themselves to such risk, hardship, and expense.
The author describes how he spent his teenage years climbing mountains in the United States, South America, Africa, and Asia, with an emphasis on his two expeditions up Mount Everest.
