Dark Summit

In "Dark Summit," author Nick Heil delves into the harrowing events of 2006 when ten climbers, including David Sharp and Lincoln Hall, faced life-threatening challenges on Mount Everest. While Sharp lay dying as others passed by, Hall miraculously survived a night on the mountain, leading to a broader examination of a particularly deadly climbing season. Heil scrutinizes the role of outfitters like Russell Brice in facilitating access to the summit and questions whether the increasing number of climbers is turning Everest into a perilous spectacle. This gripping narrative combines personal accounts with a critical analysis of the risks involved in modern mountaineering.