Peter Hillary Books

A giant wave of ice and debris surged toward us as I clutched my axe and hammer, bracing for impact. Ten strong men pulled at my legs while an angry crowd shouted in my ears. The rope slackened, and I lost my grip. Suddenly, I was in freefall, tumbling through a storm of meteorites. An incredible silence followed, and then I realized Ken was gone. This harrowing experience captures the shock and despair I felt after the avalanche swept me and my three companions off the mountainside, resulting in one fatality and leaving Peter injured and his friends in shock. This attempt on Ama Dablam marked the climax of my year in Nepal, which began with working alongside my father, Sir Edmund, and a Himalayan Trust team on bridge and school hostel construction. I also attempted to climb the unclimbed Kusum Kang and enjoyed a monsoon adventure with my Canadian girlfriend, Nena, in southern India. My story is filled with zest, humor, romance, and excitement, showcasing my adventures through the eyes of an enthusiastic young man. This narrative adds a new dimension to modern mountaineering, blending rock music with the peaks, and reveals my potential as an accomplished adventurer and promising author. Readers will eagerly anticipate my future works.

In Nepal , internationally renowned photographer Richard I'Anson presents a vibrant photographic portrait of this fascinating Himalayan country.Nepal first established itself as a travelers' mecca in the 1960s, when Kathmandu became an important stopover on the Asian overland route. It has been captivating visitors ever since with its impossibly picturesque villages, soaring snow-covered mountains, grand monuments, and ancient towns whose narrow streets are dotted with temples, tiny shrines and priceless art.Since his first visit in 1986, I'Anson has returned to Nepal every year to photograph people and places all over the country, from the crowded streets of old Kathmandu to remote mountain passes and high Himalayan viewpoints.For Nepal he has selected more than 400 stunning photographs covering five regions that always capture the imagination of visitors. Nepal celebrates a unique, ethnically diverse culture living amid incredible natural and urban environments - a heady mix that also includes accessible wildlife, outrageously colorful festivals, an artistic heritage spanning hundreds of years, and a welcoming people who inspire so many traveler to return again and again.