Buried in the Sky

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The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

By Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan

Summary

Buried in the Sky by Peter Zuckerman and Amanda Padoan delves into the gripping true story of two Sherpa climbers, Chhiring Dorje Sherpa and Pasang Lama, who face a harrowing survival challenge during a disastrous 2008 K2 expedition. The book sheds light on their extraordinary courage and resilience in the deadly Himalayas while exploring the cultural and historical backdrop of the local climbing community. It's an inspiring memoir of human endurance and the bond forged in extreme adversity.
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If you're fascinated by tales of survival, courage, and cultural exploration, this memoir offers an immersive journey into the lives of Sherpa climbers on some of the world's most dangerous peaks. You'll appreciate the engaging narrative that combines adventure and heartfelt storytelling, shedding light on the often overlooked heroes of mountaineering.

Buried in the Sky

Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award and the Banff Mountain Book Award for Mountain Literature

"Gripping, intense…Buried in the Sky will satisfy anyone who loved [Into Thin Air]." —Kate Tuttle, Boston Globe

Description

When eleven climbers died on K2 in 2008, two Sherpas survived. Their astonishing tale became the stuff of mountaineering legend. This white-knuckle adventure follows the Sherpas from their remote villages in Nepal to the peak of the world's most dangerous mountain, recounting one of the most dramatic disasters in alpine history from a fascinating new perspective.

Buried in the Sky is the winner of the NCTE George Orwell Award and an official selection of the American Alpine Club Book Club.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book is highly praised for its meticulous research and vivid narration, offering more than just an adventure story. It provides a poignant and detailed exploration of the Sherpa climbers' heroism during the tragic events on K2 in 2008. The authors' analysis of cultural dynamics and technical complexities makes it a significant contribution to the mountaineering genre, highlighting the often-overlooked contributions of the Sherpa people.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393345414

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 16 pages of illustrations; 8 maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 341g

Pages: 320

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Amanda Padoan Biography & Memoir Non-Fiction Peter Zuckerman Sports

About the Author

Peter Zuckerman is a non-fiction writer. He has received some of the most prestigious recognitions in American journalism. At age 26 he won the Livingston Award, the largest, all-media, general reporting prize in America. His writing has also received is the National Journalism Award and the Blethan Award. Amanda Padoan is a mountaineer and alpine historian. She studied literature at Harvard University and law at Pepperdine School of Law. Amanda writes for Explorersweb and has contributed to Rock and Ice and The Alpinist. Her friend, Karim Meherban, died in the 2008 K2 disaster.