What else is a sky for?

A masterpiece of classic expedition literature. The name Dyhrenfurth is inseparably linked to the Himalayas. The realm of Chomolongma - "Mother Goddess of the Earth," as the Tibetans call Mount Everest, captivates Norman G. Dyhrenfurth (1918-2017) throughout his life. In 1952, a year before the first ascent, he visits the highest mountain on Earth for the first time - an experience that changes his life. He abandons his academic career and pursues plans for further Himalayan expeditions. In 1963, his dream of a first American Everest expedition comes true, and its success becomes the pinnacle of his life. This book gathers the most beautiful unpublished texts from the estate of this great mountaineer and filmmaker, who would have turned 100 years old this May. It tells of unique moments, triumphs, and tragedies.