{"product_id":"everest-96-a-compelling-expose-of-death-and-deceit","title":"Everest '96: A Compelling Expose of Death and Deceit","description":"The world’s highest mountain can bring out the best in people – and the worst. We usually only read about the bravery, courage and sacrifice of mountaineers who risk life and limb to achieve excellence - but there are others - the charlatans, conmen and bullies who sacrifice others to reach the top.\nEverest ’96 forensically examines how a killer storm which swept over the Himalayas, scattering bodies in its wake on the deadliest night in Everest climbing history.\nEven before the storm hit, a South African expedition, supported by Nelson Mandela, disintegrated as a web of deceit and deception spun by its narcissistic leader dissolved even as the team trekked to Everest Base Camp.\nKen Vernon was the journalist assigned to cover the SA expedition and in Everest ’96 he dissects an expedition that became a laughing-stock; peels back the layers of deception of the most reviled climber in Everest lore; and delves deeply into the dynamics that have made climbing Everest a tick-box adventure.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0994296258\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0994296258.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Vernon, Ken\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43285571207229,"sku":"BVV.0994296258.G","price":13.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/everest-96-a-compelling-expose-of-death-and-deceit","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}