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Forever on the Mountain: The Truth Behind One of Mountaineering's Most Controversial and Mysterious Disasters

Name: Forever on the Mountain: The Truth Behind One of Mountaineering's Most Controversial and Mysterious Disasters
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Book Synopsis: In July 1967, seven young men—members of Joe Wilcox's twelve-man expedition—died on Mt. McKinley, North America's highest peak. Ten days passed with no rescue attempt, while more than half an expedition was stranded and dying at 20,000 feet during a vicious Arctic storm. The bodies were never recovered. And, for reasons that have remained cloudy, there was no proper official investigation of the catastrophe.

This book begins as a classic tale of men against nature, gambling—and losing—on one of the world's starkest and stormiest peaks. Reckoning by lives lost, it was history's third-worst mountaineering disaster when it occurred—but elements of finger pointing, incompetence, and cover-up make this disaster unlike any other.

James M. Tabor draws on previously untapped sources: personal interviews with survivors and those involved in the aftermath, unpublished diaries and letters, and government documents. He consults not only mountaineers but also experts in disciplines including meteorology, forensics, and psychology. What results is the first full account of the tragedy that ended a golden age in mountaineering. Maps; 8 pages of illustrations

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Elevate your reading experience with Forever on the Mountain: The Truth Behind One of Mountaineering's Most Controversial and Mysterious Disasters. This gripping true story takes you on a heart-pounding journey to North America's highest peak, Mt. McKinley. Prepare yourself for a tale of courage, tragedy, and mystery that will leave you breathless.

Discover the untold secrets surrounding the 1967 Mt. McKinley disaster, where seven brave men lost their lives during a brutal Arctic storm. For ten days, the remaining members of Joe Wilcox's expedition fought for survival against the unforgiving forces of nature. Unbelievably, their bodies were never recovered, and the truth behind the catastrophe was shrouded in cloudiness.

Author James M. Tabor, with his unrivaled expertise and extensive research, unveils a shocking narrative that will captivate both mountaineering enthusiasts and general readers. Drawing on personal interviews, unpublished diaries, and government documents, Tabor presents the first comprehensive account of this historical mountaineering tragedy.

Prepare to be immersed in a gripping story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Alongside the heart-wrenching descriptions, Forever on the Mountain includes meticulously crafted maps and eight pages of illustrations, transporting you visually to the treacherous slopes of Mt. McKinley. Experience the thrill, the anguish, and the incredible resilience of these mountaineers.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into the mysteries and controversies of one of the world's most infamous mountaineering disasters. Join us on this captivating journey by grabbing your copy of Forever on the Mountain: The Truth Behind One of Mountaineering's Most Controversial and Mysterious Disasters today!

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