“Honestly, I do not experience fear in the mountains. On the contraryI feel my shoulders straightening, squaring, like the birds as they straighten their wings. I enjoy the freedom and the altitude. It is only when I return to life below that I feel the world's weight on my shoulders.”
Quote by Anatoli Boukreev
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The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest
This book explores the dangers and ambitions associated with climbing the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. more
Author
Anatoli Boukreev
Anatoli Boukreev was a highly respected Soviet mountaineer known for his exceptional achievements in high-altitude climbing. Born on January 16, 1958, and passing away on December 25, 1997, Boukreev's career was marked by his participation in numerous expeditions to the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest. He is particularly remembered for his role in the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, where he saved the lives of his teammates at great personal risk. more
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