The Moth and the Mountain

This audiobook tells the compelling and untold story of Maurice Wilson, a WWII veteran with bold dreams to summit Everest alone, despite lacking climbing experience and aviation skills. In the 1930s, Wilson’s daring plan involved flying a small plane to Everest’s slopes, then attempting to reach the summit solo, driven by a desire for redemption and adventure. Celebrated by some mountaineers as a remarkable character, Wilson’s extraordinary journey explores the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring mystery of why we climb mountains.