Broughton Coburn Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

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.

In a story of Everest unlike any told before, Jamling Tenzing Norgay gives us an insider's view of the Sherpa world. As Climbing Leader of the famed 1996 Everest IMAX expedition led by David Breashears, Jamling Norgay was able to follow in the footsteps of his legendary mountaineer father, Tenzing Norgay, who with Sir Edmund Hillary was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest, in 1953. Jamling Norgay interweaves the story of his own ascent during the infamous May 1996 Mount Everest disaster with little-known stories from his father's historic climb and the spiritual life of the Sherpas, revealing a fascinating and profound world that few -- even many who have made it to the top -- have ever seen.

Verslag van de rampzalige gebeurtenissen tijdens de beklimming van de Mount Everest door de IMAX Everest-expeditie in 1996 en persoonlijke zoektocht van de klimleider naar inzicht in en begrip voor zijn legendarische vader.

David Breashears, the first American to summit Everest twice, led a challenging filmmaking expedition organized by MacGillivray Freeman Films. This international team aimed to transport a specially modified 48-pound IMAX camera to the summit and capture the first footage ever shot in this breathtaking format. The journey offers a vivid portrayal of life and death in the harsh, high-altitude environment where survival is fleeting. Author Broughton Coburn details each step of the team's progress toward a historic achievement, bringing readers into the heart of a disaster that captured global attention. The narrative includes a firsthand account of the tragic May 10, 1996, blizzard that claimed eight lives, including two renowned expedition leaders. It chronicles the courage and teamwork that led to the rescue of several climbers trapped on the perilous slopes. This story is not only about the challenges faced on Everest but also about triumph. Breashears and his team confront the physical and emotional aftermath of the disaster, ultimately rising to the occasion and achieving their goal, humbled by the mountain's immense power yet exhilarated by their success.

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