Broughton Coburn Books

The narrative chronicles the remarkable journey of a New Zealand farm boy who became the first known climber to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953, alongside Tenzing Norgay. It details their perilous ascent through treacherous icefalls and fierce winds. Beyond Everest, the book explores Hillary's expeditions to the South Pole and his search for the Abominable Snowman, highlighting his dedication to aiding the Sherpa people, whom he credits for his success in climbing.

This updated edition of National Geographic's best-selling book recounts the terror and triumph of the 1996 season on Everest, made famous in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayas, the story follows Aama, an elderly woman from a small Nepalese village, who forms a bond with American Peace Corps worker Broughton Coburn in 1974. Years later, at the age of eighty-four, she embarks on a challenging journey to visit him, a trip deemed necessary by village priests for her to earn spiritual merit. This narrative explores themes of friendship, cultural exchange, and the significance of tradition in the face of life's challenges.

'A story of passion, hardship and endurance' - Reinhold Messner 'There is much to marvel at in these pages. It taught me a great deal... Enthralling' - Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Into Thin Air In this gripping and inspirational book, Jamling Norgay interweaves the story of his Everest summit during the infamously deadly 1996 season with the first real account of his father Tenzing Norgay's historic first ascent with Edmund Hillary in 1953. For Jamling, the climb was a journey of danger and of discovery. Discovery of the spiritual heritage of the Sherpa tradition, of his father's past and of the obsession that makes men and women risk their lives to summit the tallest peak on earth. A classic of mountaineering literature re-issued for the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, this is a compelling and emotional account of two unbelievable ascents, and of the unique relationship between a father and son.

Set during the Cold War, a group of unconventional American mountaineers embarks on a mission to summit Mount Everest, seeking to revive national confidence amidst global tensions. Their journey intertwines with scientific research and competitive intrigue, as they ponder the potential achievements of Chinese climbers and a previous American team's near-success. The narrative explores themes of ambition, national pride, and the spirit of exploration during a tumultuous era.

Mit vierundachtzig Jahren verläßt sie ihr Dorf am Fuß des Himalaja, um auf eine Pilgerreise ins Herz der westlichen Welt zu gehen - nach Amerika ..

Vyprávění o filmařské horolezecké expedici IMAX /1996/ na Mount Everest, z pohledu šerpy Jamlinga Norgaye.