Three renowned climbers navigate nature's harshest elements and their own complicated inner demons to ascend Mount Meru, the most technically complicated and dangerous peak in the Himalayas.

"The story of the often unheralded and unrecognized stars of climbing in the Himalaya and the Karakoram: the local inhabitants of the mountainous regions of Pakistan, Tibet, India, and Nepal who have been support staff--porters, cooks, sirdars, and unacknowledged guides--for Western climbers for generations. ALPINE RISING focuses on the experiences and accomplishments of these Sherpas, Baltis, Ladakhis, Hunzas, Astoris, Magars, Bhotias, Rais, and...

A travel writer and explorer describes his journey through the foothills of the Himalayas, recounting his trips along the Silk Road of Afghanistan, the Line of Control between Pakistan and India, the disputed territories of Kashmir, and earthquake-damaged regions of Nepal. Over the course of six months, he and his trusted guides trek 1,700 grueling miles across the roof of the world.

Best known as one of the guides who perished on Mount Everest during the tragic spring of 1996, Scott Fischer became for many a symbol of audacity, hubris, and the limits of human endurance. Birkby traces Scott's expeditions from the granite walls of Yosemite to Alaska to the punishing storms of the Himalayas--a relentless quest for new highs that builds inexorably to the rendezvous with disaster on Everest

While on the last leg of their race, Russell and his friends must choose between a rescue mission and an attempt to win the race.

"The story of a dangerous expedition up Mount Sarasvati in India that tests all of the climb's members"--

Angela Locke travelled to Nepal in the early 90's to research a new book, and found herself on a journey of discovery which would change her life. She would find herself returning to Nepal, becoming immersed in the life of the country, and experiencing a deep spiritual awakening. Her experiences would lead to the founding of the charity Juniper Trust which now works in Education and Health with the poorest communities all over the world.

Edward Larson brings to life the climax of the age of exploration: in the year 1909 expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctica, and Himalaya pushed human accomplishment to the extremes and set records for altitude and the farthest north and south.

A modern missionary's intimate account of battling internal and external obstacles to share Jesus with high-caste Hindus in India. Abigail was an experienced questioner. Despite struggling with anxiety, she always confronted her doubts head-on and found life-changing answers. But now, alone as missionaries in an area where many had never even heard the name of Jesus, Abigail and her young husband faced deeper questions and fears than they'd ever imagined. •...