Five Miles High: The Thrilling True Story of the First American Expedition to K2
by American Karakoram Expedition 1938, Richard Lloyd Burdsall, William P. House, Charles S. Houston, Paul K. Petzoldt, Norman R. Streatfield
Five Miles High details the groundbreaking 1938 American expedition to K2, sharing the authentic experiences of climbers facing extreme altitudes and unforgiving terrain. Through the eyes of the team, it highlights the spirit of adventure that defined early mountaineering efforts in the Karakoram range.
About This Book
The book recounts the historic 1938 American Karakoram Expedition, marking the first U.S. attempt to summit K2 in the Himalayas.
Authored by expedition members including Richard Lloyd Burdsall, William P. House, Charles S. Houston, Paul K. Petzoldt, and Norman R. Streatfield, it provides firsthand accounts of the perilous climb.
Readers gain insight into the physical and mental demands of high-altitude mountaineering during that era.
This used book in good condition preserves the original narrative of exploration and endurance.
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