Everest 1922

This compelling account commemorates the centenary of the first Mount Everest expedition in 1922, highlighting the drama, controversy, and heroic spirit of the daring climb by George Leigh Mallory and his team. Through personal diaries, letters, and detailed accounts, Mick Conefrey explores the motivations, rivalries, and challenges faced by the explorers, painting a vivid picture of a time when Everest was a mysterious and remote pinnacle of adventure.