The Diaries of a High-Altitude Mountaineer<\/p>\n
Born in Mayak, Russia, in 1958, Boukreev became one of the world`s greatest
\nmountain climbers. But while his accomplishments included 21 ascents of 11 of
\nthe world`s 14 highest mountains, Boukreev became known to the general public
\nonly after his work as a guide on a disastrous Mt. Everest climb was described
\nin less than glowing terms in Jon Krakauer`s Into Thin Air.<\/p>\n
Boukreev`s coauthored bestselling account of the tragedy, The Climb, was an attempt to
\nset the record straight. This new posthumous collection is a series of
\nnarratives Boukreev wrote between 1987 and his death climbing Annapurna in
\n1997; it stands as an excellent addition to The Climb and as one of the most
\nrevealing and tough-minded descriptions of the life of a mountain climber.<\/p>\n
Three themes dominate the essays: the spiritual beauty and power of the
\nmountains, the increasing commercialization of mountain climbing and the
\nnecessity for rigorous training by people (pros and newcomers alike) who want
\nto climb the big mountains.<\/p>\n
The accounts collected and edited by his companion
\nLinda Wylie capture Boukreev`s thoughts during an often troubled period: by
\n1989, at the height of his powers, Boukreev had received the highest sports
\nhonors in Soviet history, but when the Soviet Union collapsed, Boukreev was
\nforced to move to America, where he made his living as a guide for wealthy
\npatrons on private climbing adventures including the terrible Mt. Everest
\ntrip, which haunted him until he died. 32 pages of photos not seen by PW.
\n(Nov. 16)Forecast: The bestselling status of Boukreev`s first book as well as
\ncontinuing interest in the 1996 attempt to climb Mt. Everest should promise
\nsizable, serious readership.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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