Everest: Revised & Updated Edition

Leading his most challenging filmmaking experience, David Breashears, the first American to scale Everest twice, was a veteran of nine previous Himalayan filmmaking expeditions. The expedition was organized by MacGillivray Freeman Films, a large-format motion picture producer, and consisted of an international team of climbers. Their ambitious goal was to take a specially modified forty-eight-pound IMAX motion picture camera to the summit of Everest and capture the first footage ever shot there in such a spectacular format.

In the book "Everest," author Broughton Coburn provides a stunningly illustrated portrait of life and death in the harsh, high-altitude environment of Everest, where humans can only survive for a limited time. The narrative invites readers to join Breashears, his climbers, and his crew as they strive to make photographic history. Each step of the team's journey towards their monumental goal is meticulously traced, leading up to a catastrophic event that captured the attention of the world.

The book incorporates a first-person, on-the-scene account of the tragic May 10, 1996 blizzard that resulted in the loss of eight lives, including two renowned climbing-expedition leaders. It highlights the courage and collaboration that led to the rescue of those trapped on the treacherous slopes, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of immense challenges.

Despite the tragedy, "Everest" also celebrates triumph as Breashears and his team, determined to overcome the physical and emotional toll of the disaster, successfully achieve their goal. The narrative captures their awe in the face of the mountain's immense power while reveling in the joy of their own accomplishment. The book also includes a bonus PDF with photographs, providing a visual complement to the gripping tale of perseverance and resilience in the face of nature's formidable forces.

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