Snow in the Kingdom: My Storm Years on EverestA hefty work plentifully illustrated with color and b&w photos, Webster's account of climbing Mt. Everest may not sing with great prose. But it's loaded with ripping tales of adventure and danger, as well as a more personal subplot concerning his emotional growth. Webster, based in Colorado and a ve |
Contents
Chapter One Beginners on Everest | 15 |
Chapter Two Tortoises and Hares | 45 |
Chapter Three Journey to Tibet | 99 |
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