Deadly Peaks

Mountaineerings Greatest Triumphs & Tragedies

Deadly Peaks is a collection of the most notable mountaineering disasters and
near-disasters in history.

Exhaustively researched by two of the most respected authorities on
mountaineering history, the book is structured in a unique way: Longer
recitations in chronological order followed by a group of briefer narratives,
which all offer an intimate glimpse into the worst case-scenarios high
altitude adventure can offer.