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In April 2018, seasoned adventurer Ben Fogle, Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton, and mountaineer Kenton Cool embarked on a daunting expedition to climb Everest, raising awareness for the environmental challenges facing mountains. This seven-week journey into the death zone became an extraordinary adventure for Ben, enriched by a personal commitment to honor his late son, Willem. Told with humor and warmth, this memoir captures the exhilarating and poignant moments of their ascent, highlighting themes of resilience, love, and family.