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The Climb is a true, gripping, and thought-provoking account of the worst disaster in the history of Mt. Everest: On May 10, 1996, two commercial expeditions headed by experienced leaders attempted to climb the highest mountain in the world, but things went terribly wrong...

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of the revealing, inspirational memoir from the British winner of the Tour de France. The Climb tells the extraordinary story of Chris Froome's journey from a young boy in Kenya, riding through townships and past wild animals, and...

In May 1996, three expeditions attempted to climb Mount Everest on the Southeast Ridge route pioneered by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Crowded conditions slowed their progress. Late in the day twenty-three men and women—including expedition leaders Scott Fischer and Rob Hall—were caught in a ferocious blizzard.

The bestselling author of No Shortcuts to the Top and K2 chronicles his three attempts to climb the world's tenth-highest and statistically deadliest peak, Annapurna in the Himalaya, while exploring the dramatic and tragic history of others who have made -- or attempted – the ascent, and what...

Year after year, climbers return to the world's most difficult mountains. At these places, even the most cautious climber is vulnerable to mistakes, bad weather, and bad luck, which often leads to death. This collection offers harrowing accounts of extreme mountaineering and its potentially fatal consequences.

In a world obsessed with immediacy, certainty and quick fixes, THE CLIMB is curious about purpose, the process, a more cosmic perspective, sustainability and peace. Born out of Ascent Soccer’s character development program in sub-Saharan Africa, we like to think of THE CLIMB as simply ‘conversations for our kids’ and a companion to our ever-evolving curriculum on life and unlocking potential. We also hope it can be a kind of accelerated wisdom for all of us, where we’ll lean on experienced professionals and experts to explore big ideas -- in an attempt at making them accessible, ...

The New York Sports scene is full of incredibly interesting figures who command the public eye. How did they get to the top of their industry, and what lessons did they learn along the way? The Climb is the podcast where sports figures New Yorkers know well tell their story, and how the lessons they learned influence and shape what they do today. Jonas Schwartz sits down with General Managers, Team Presidents, Sports Writers and Broadcasters to hear their climb to the top in New York sports, and how others can learn from it.

Erik Weihenmayer was born with retinoscheses, a degenerative eye disorder that would leave him blind by the age of 13. But Erik was determined to rise above this devastating disability and lead a fulfilling and exciting life. In this poignant and inspiring memoir, he shares his struggle to push past the limits imposed on him by his visual impairment - and by a seeing world.

2016 Pulitzer Prize-winning memoirist of Barbarian Days William Finnegan had devoted his days to chasing waves as a lifelong surfer. When his adolescent daughter, Mollie, proves to be a natural-born climber, Finnegan follows his newfound passion toward rock climbing. It’s an arduous apprenticeship, and it turns the parent-child dynamic on its head, as Mollie slips into the role of coach and mentor, while her father has to push his limits to keep pace.

In this story of perseverance and the strength of the human spirit, Robert Woods recounts the painful years of his childhood, when he watched his parents recover from a challenging divorce while suffering his own horrendous abuse in secret. By opening up about his abuse and the many years of holding on to hatred and resentment that followed, Robert illustrates that no matter the circumstances, there is always hope.

I Chose to Climb, first published in 1966, was Chris Bonington's first book. He was recognised then, as now, as one of the outstanding members of a brilliant generation of mountaineers. Here he describes his climbing beginnings as a teenager as well as successful ascents all over the world: the first ascent of the Central Pillar of Freney, the first British ascent of the North Face of the Eiger in 1962, Annapurna II in 1960 and in an unhappy expedition in 1961, Nuptse, the third peak of Everest.

A deeply moving story of the beauty and brutality of life, and death, on the world's most unpredictable and perilous mountain. Sitting just lower than Everest at 8,611 meters above sea level on the China-Pakistan border, the Savage Mountain claims the lives of even the most experienced climbers. Alongside severe altitude, the weather is notoriously volatile and the climb relentlessly steep. A staggering one in four attempts result in death on the mountain.

Your ultimate guide to climbing adventures, tips, and stories from the edge. Whether you're scaling cliffs or bouldering, we’ve got you covered—just don’t look down!

Climb The Ladder is presented by Washed Up Network! Washington natives, twins, and former teammates, Hunter and Duncan Robertson bring you the latest on all things baseball - news, updates, trades, rumors, life and more! Tune in and climb the ladder with us - one strike at a time. For more Washed Up Network content, follow @washedupnetwork on social media.

Heart-pounding stories and visuals of extreme heights, daring adventures, and vertigo-inducing moments that will leave your palms sweaty and your heart racing.

The climb the hill podcast is a personal take and completely biased look into Lafayette Leopards sports. Each episode will recap the world of Lafayette Leopards sports.

Welcome to Climb Hard Love Harder Podcast - an extension of Climbers for Christ. The interviews will open a window into the life and story of members, interesting climbers, and hangers-on. By listening we hope to stir you up to love and good works at your home crag and everywhere this climbing life takes you.

Explore true stories from rock climbing and bouldering's modern history with host James Howell as he introduces you to the people, events, and incredible places that shaped our sport.

On July, 1984, three dozen pioneering women stood on the starting line in France to contest the first-ever Tour de France Féminin, the world’s first Tour de France for women. These courageous women rode versions of the same leg-breaking courses on the same day as the men, climbing some of the highest mountains in Europe, and descending at speeds of over 50 miles per hour to the cheers of fans who weren’t expecting to see women in the Tour de France. Join Jill Yesko, director of the documentary Uphill Climb: The Women Who Conquered the Impossible Race, as she speaks to the women who rode ...

The Cubbie Climb podcast focuses on Cubs prospect Brett Bateman and his journey through the minor leagues. Brett discusses the life of a ballplayer during a grueling baseball season, joined by co-hosts Jacob Zanolla and Blake Cowell, who help bring fans closer to the team they love.