Tragödie am Everest

Mountain Without Return

In June 2024, the legendary Mallory expedition to the summit of Everest will celebrate its 100th anniversary. This comprehensive and up-to-date insight covers the entire expedition.

In 1924, the British Mount Everest Expedition, led by George Mallory, set out to reach the summit of the highest mountain on Earth. He did not reach the summit, and his body was not found until 1999. This volume, created in collaboration with the Royal Geographical Society, presents a newly assembled portfolio of hand-colored slides, film footage, restored black-and-white photographs, and artifacts found with Mallory's body. The spectacular visuals are accompanied by essays from leading experts, providing entirely new insights.

The book "Tragedy on Everest" is a must-read for all climbers and adventurers interested in true events and dramatic mountaineering biographies. It is not only a documentation of the ascent of Mount Everest but also a photo book that captures the beauty and challenges of the mountains. Immerse yourself in the world of mountaineering and experience the historic ascent of Mount Everest up close. A book that fascinatingly combines true events and mountain adventures, featuring hand-colored slides, facsimiles, original maps, and artifacts. Foreword by Norbu Tenzing, son of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. Expert knowledge about Everest offers new insights.