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K2: Triumph and Tragedy

Format: Paperback
Author: Jim Curran
ReleaseDate: 03 February, 1989
Publisher: Mariner Books
Rating:

Great Information for K2 Climbs
It is a solid piece of mountaineering literature with something for every adventure enthusiast. As a fellow mountaineer interested in climbing the mountain myself, I found the information in this book very helpful. If you are thirsting for high country adventure epics like this one (albeit on a much smaller scale), you should also explore "Rocky Mountain Adventure Collection", also available at Amazon. com.

A very engaging read
Everest, 13 people died on the world's 2nd highest mountain -- and far greater climbing challenge -- K2. Ten years before the 1996 climbing disaster on Mt. Although this book isn't as dramatic or well written as Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, it's still an excellent book full of true to life adventure and tragedy.

Part of this is due to the fact that the adventure genre wasn't quite as developed or palpable in 1987. Part of it is that few of the characters are described in any depth. But mostly, the problem was that Jim Curran was there to film the expedition and never had any intention of summiting. Had he attempted to climb K2, I'm sure the story would have been richer. .

The title says it all -- and Heartfelt Account

While some may argue that Curran was not at the forefront of leading the climbing on any of the expeditions, his keen sense of a filmmaker allows him to tell a very human story. Aside from being a great account of the tragic 1986 season at K2, Curran's book has the quality of masterfully weaving the author's sense of humor with his deeply felt emotions about lost friends. In the great tradition of English mountaineering tradition he tells with wit and humor about the scrambles in putting the expedition together. His storytelling about the trials and challenges in the walk-up to base camp is equaled in its jovial spirit perhaps only by Greg Child (see "Thin Air").

When true drama begins to unfold with the death of Casarotto, Curran does not simply "recount" the casualties -- his voice is full of passion, heartache and doubt. His reflections upon the dangers of mountain climbing are deeply felt.

A highly recommended read!.

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