Epic Climbs (Epic Adventure)

Nothing is quite so awe inspiring, or inhospitable to humans as the world's tallest mountains.  Journey to the European Alps, the Himalaya, the Karakoram Range, and the polar region of North America with one of the world's great climbers and discover how mountaineers reached the top of five of the world's highest mountains for the first time. Meet the pioneers who braved incredible dangers like rock falls, crevasses, whiteouts, and avalanches to summit against all odds. Large fold-out posters and gatefolds illustrate the story of each dangerous climb, and detailed maps show how later climbers changed the routes to the summit.  Throughout it all, readers will explore the fascinating question of what drives these adventurers to reach the top, no matter the cost.