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High Adventure
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- 272 pages
- Reading time
- 10 hours
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The narrative recounts Edmund Hillary's groundbreaking expedition in 1951 to find a new route up Everest from the south, a feat previously deemed impossible. The climbers faced steep, ice-covered slopes and harsh conditions, showcasing their remarkable determination and endurance. Hillary's firsthand account captures the treacherous challenges and breathtaking experiences leading to the historic summit achievement in 1953, marking a pivotal moment in mountaineering history.
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High Adventure, Edmund Hillary
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- Released
- 2003
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- Title
- High Adventure
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Edmund Hillary
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Released
- 2003
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780747566960
- Category
- Geography / Topography, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The narrative recounts Edmund Hillary's groundbreaking expedition in 1951 to find a new route up Everest from the south, a feat previously deemed impossible. The climbers faced steep, ice-covered slopes and harsh conditions, showcasing their remarkable determination and endurance. Hillary's firsthand account captures the treacherous challenges and breathtaking experiences leading to the historic summit achievement in 1953, marking a pivotal moment in mountaineering history.