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Riveting look at the dark side of Everest where guides leave behind clients to die on the mountain, life-saving gear is stolen which is tantamount to manslaughter on the mountain, crooks & thieves & swindlers lie in wait for climbers who are blind to the perils of Everest in their quest to fulfill their dreams of summiting Everest. The lure of climbing to the summit of Everest will leave you speechless as you read what some will do to accomplish this feat.
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What a great book, perfectly organized, smooth writing style, though-provoking topics, bringing one closer to the realities of human nature in the harsh climate of Tibet. Highly recommend this book.
Also, check out 'Into Thing Air' and 'Eiger Dreams' by Krakauer, 'No Short Cuts To the Top' by Ed Viesturs and 'Touching the Void' by Joe Simpson.
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After reading this book I honestly have no idea of how accurate and objective it is. It is one newspaper writer's account of the increasing immorality of Mount Everest's climbers, guides and expeditions. I was shocked by many of the stories- it sounds as if Mt. Everest has become a wasteland of thieves, greedy profiteers,unqualified guides, selfish and sometimes psychopathic climbers, opportunistic Sherpas and malfunctioning oxygen equipment. If even a fraction of what the author writes is true,it is a truly depraved situation. In addition, it sounds as if the mountain itself has become a dump of empty oxygen bottles, dead bodies and human waste. The main "immoral" climbers characterized in the book (George and Gustavo)seemed to get a disproportionate and overwhelming amount of attention which seemed strange and it left me wondering how much of this book was about anger and a failed expedition the author was a participant in. That is where this book and it's overall accuracy and objectivity come into question. I'm not certain what the truth is. I think it is an interesting read however and it has left me wanting to find out what is truly going on in the world of 8,000 meter climbing.
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Mr. Kodas is a good writer and has done a very good job of telling the tales of greed and death on Mt Everest. It is hard to turn away from this tale.
However, the insertion of the stories of the author's own summit attempt, was disconcerting and leads one to believe that he has his own personal ax to grind. Additionally, the transition between the several expeditions described is somewhat confusing.
But beyond these faults, the book is a fascinating read. I would recommend this book if you have any interest in climbing or the men and women who feverishly pursue the mountain summits despite the substantial risks.
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Subtitled: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed.
I actually listened to this in audio format. I think it had a greater impact than on me than reading it would have.
Sir Edmund Hillary conquered Everest, the highest peak in the world, in 1953. Since then climbers have flocked in droves to achieve this same lofty goal and the world has watched, fascinated with those willing to risk their lives to stand 'on top of the world.'
Michael Kodas, the author, attempted this climb in 2004. He was sponsored by the newspaper he worked for in Connecticut. This book covers so much more than his trip.
The title says it all. Hillary himself expressed disgust on the 50th anniversary of his achievement over the 'circus' that Everest has become.
Kodas exposes the underbelly of Everest. He details the many deaths on the mountain and follows one family as they search for answers. The thieving, greed and selfishness detailed are not as much as a revelation as they might have been. Numerous stories detailing rescues of climbers left for dead, passed over by many other climbers have been in the news.
Everest basecamp is home to prostitution and drugs,theft and violence.
When I finished listening to the book, I went online and viewed pictures of Everest. It is breathtaking in it's beauty. I can see why people the world over flock here to achieve their dream. However it the sheen is tarnished.
In High Crimes, Kodas presents a well researched, detailed interview of many of the key players in the Himalayas and the ugly side of the mountain.
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