Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World's Most Dangerous Mountain

Immerse yourself in the gripping world of high-altitude mountaineering with 'Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World's Most Dangerous Mountain.' This compelling hardback novel, published by Scholastic Inc, takes you on a thrilling journey through three expeditions to K2, notorious for being one of the deadliest mountains on Earth. With 288 pages of nail-biting adventure, the narrative chronicles the harrowing experiences of climbers over 15 years as they confront the perilous challenges of extreme altitudes, brutal storms, and treacherous terrains. Each expedition depicts the raw courage and unwavering brotherhood of these climbers as they navigate icy slopes and precarious ledges, forever changed by their encounters with nature’s fiercest elements. Discover the stories behind their courage and the desperate fight for survival when disaster strikes, such as the 1939 tragedy when four climbers faced fatal challenges, or the harrowing tale of a climber incapacitated by blood clots at 25,000 feet. 'Into the Clouds' is not just about reaching the summit; it's an exploration of human endurance, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of adventure. This book is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts and fans of survival stories, making it an ideal addition to your collection. Grab your copy today and experience the thrill of mountaineering like never before!

CONDITION: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781338207361
Format: Hardback
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
Number of Pages: 288
Dimensions Width: 142mm
Height: 213mm
Spine: 33mm

A nail-biting tale of survival and brotherhood atop one of the deadliest mountains on Earth. This fast-paced, three-part narrative takes readers on three expeditions over 15 years to K2, one of the deadliest mountains on Earth. Roped together, these teams of men face perilously high altitudes and battering storms in hopes of reaching the summit. As each expedition sets out, they carve new paths along icy slopes and unforgiving rock, creating camps on ledges so narrow they fear turning over in their sleep. But disaster strikes--in 1939, four men never make it down the mountain. Fourteen years later, a man develops blood clots in his legs at 25,000 feet, leaving his team with no safe path off the mountain. Filled with displays of incredible strength and heart-stopping danger, Into the Clouds tells the incredible stories of the men whose quest to conquer a mountain became a battle to survive the descent.