Mt. Everest Disaster unfolds dramatically albeit slowly
TweetSeattle-based author’s first person account of the tragedy that occurred in 1996 lives up to most of the acclaim it has received. I found it hard to get through the first 8 chapters as Jon describes the personalities involved and the various teams climbing mt. everest in1996 and also the acclamitization runs. But after chapter 9, the story reaches a pulse-pounding speed and a style so vivid that you feel as if you are on the mountain with Jon. There are some really heart-rending moments, such as when Helen is begging Hall to descend immediately (p244). The story proves why high altitude climbing is such a lethal mix of thrill-seeking and risk-taking. It is a must-read book, no question.