Death Zone, Paperback

Paperback edition of this dramatic account of one of the worst storms to hit Mount Everest. Matt Dickinson was one of two British climbers there and, despite the storm, managed to reach the top and film, becoming the first Briton to do so and survive. Other expeditions at the time were not so lucky. Eight people died. This book describes the British attempt, and the crisis that hit the nine other expeditions. 8pp colour, 8pp b/w illus, maps and diagrams.