Though not as tall as Everest, the "Savage Mountain" is far more dangerous. Located on the border of China and
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English Pages 352 pages Year 2009
Table of contents :
Introduction : why K2? --
Ch. 1. A women's history of K2 --
Ch. 2. The persistent pioneer --
Ch. 3. A spectacular summit --
Ch. 4. The black summer --
Ch. 5. Our mountain of destiny --
Ch. 6. The black summer's final, terrible toll --
Ch. 7. The pioneer perishes --
Ch. 8. Finally, another survivor --
Ch. 9. Of mothers and mountains --
Ch. 10. One day as a tiger --
Ch. 11. The legacy is sealed --
Ch. 12. A hero is found --
Epilogue : the price of passion.