Everest, The West Ridge : Anniversary Edition

This special 50th anniversary edition presents the thrilling adventure in a larger size, filled with full - color photos taken by the expedition members, such as leader Norman G. Dyhrenfurth and team doctor Jim Lester. Alongside a new foreword penned by Jon Krakauer, the book features a new preface by Hornbein, plus a series of prefaces he wrote for previous editions, including the 1965 original, and a map crafted by Dee Molenaar. Updated biographies of all American Mount Everest Expedition team members, written by climber Broughton Coburn, are now paired with contemporary portraits from the expedition. In 1963, Jim Whittaker became the first American to reach the summit of Everest via the South Col route. Around two weeks later, Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld, fellow American mountaineers on the same expedition, were the first to summit the world's highest peak via the perilous West Ridge - a route rarely attempted and extremely deadly. This edition comes with over 150 color photos. Authored by Thomas Hornbein, with a foreword by Jon Krakauer. ISBN: 978 - 1 - 59485 - 707 - 2. Published by Mountaineers Books, 288 pages, and in hardback format.

This book is a great read for anyone interested in mountaineering. To use it, simply sit back, relax, and start flipping through the pages to enjoy the thrilling adventure and the amazing photos. When handling the hardback book, be gentle to avoid damaging the cover or pages. Keep it in a dry place to prevent any water damage. If you want to mark important parts, you can use bookmarks instead of writing in the book. Enjoy exploring the world of Everest's West Ridge with this special anniversary edition!