High Crimes, The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed
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| Object Title | High Crimes, The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed |
| Manufacturer | Michael Kodas (Hyperion) |
| Page By | silversummit |
| Page Type | Apr 13, 2009 / Apr 13, 2009 |
| Object ID | 6044 |
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BOOK SUMMARY
Every armchair mountaineer and those who have climbed mountains far lower than Everest has read or heard about Everest's base camp and climbing problems. In 2004, journalist Michael Kodas attempted to climb Everest himself and reported back on a wide variety of what is sometimes called "the dark underside of Everest: people who would do anything for a quick buck, or a guarantee of reaching the top."Interspersed with details of base camp theft, prostitution and extortion, Kodas spends a great deal of the book talking about the unruly acts of his team and the dictatorial behavior of his team leader. He goes home defeated.
But eventually he returns to investigate the story of a climber who was left by his private unlicensed guide to die on Everest.
Included: Maps, Bibliography, extensive index
PRODUCT DETAILS
Price: $ 24.95Paperback: 357 pages with color photographs
Author: Michael Kodas
Publisher: Hyperion
Year Published: 2008
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-4013-0273-3
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silversummit - Apr 13, 2009 11:16 pm - Voted 5/5
Overall, a great read!It's a negative book but it's probably close to the truth and that's sad. I'd rather cling to the mythological Everest, I guess.