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Mountaineering - Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak

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Book Synopsis: [Read by Jim Manchester] Denali's Howl is the white-knuckle account of one of the most deadly climbing disasters of all time.

In 1967, twelve young men attempted to climb Alaska's Mount McKinley - known to the locals as Denali - one of the most popular and deadly mountaineering destinations in the world. Only five survived.

Journalist Andy Hall, son of the park superintendent at the time, investigates the tragedy. He spent years tracking down survivors, lost documents, and recordings of radio communications. In Denali's Howl, Hall reveals the full story of an expedition facing conditions conclusively established here for the first time: at an elevation of nearly twenty thousand feet, these young men endured an arctic superblizzard, with howling winds of up to three hundred miles an hour and wind chill that freezes flesh solid in minutes. All this was without the high-tech gear and equipment climbers use today.

As well as the story of the men caught inside the storm, Denali's Howl is the story of those caught outside it trying to save them - Hall's father among them. The book gives readers a detailed look at the culture of climbing then and now and raises uncomfortable questions about each player in this tragedy. Was enough done to rescue the climbers, or were their fates sealed when they ascended into the path of this unprecedented storm?

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Experience the gripping tale of survival and tragedy with Denali's Howl: The Deadliest Climbing Disaster on America's Wildest Peak. Delve into the white-knuckle account of one of the most infamous climbing disasters of all time that took place on Alaska's Mount McKinley, also known as Denali. Written by journalist Andy Hall, this meticulously researched book unveils the full story of twelve courageous climbers who faced unimaginable conditions at nearly twenty thousand feet. Only five survived.

With painstaking effort, Hall has gathered lost documents, survivor accounts, and radio communications to paint an authentic and vivid picture of the 1967 expedition. Brace yourself as you are transported back in time to witness an arctic superblizzard, with howling winds reaching an astonishing three hundred miles an hour. Traverse the treacherous peaks alongside these men, who were devoid of the modern high-tech gear and equipment climbers possess today.

Denali's Howl not only sheds light on the climbers inside the storm but also highlights the courageous individuals who risked their lives to save them, including Hall's father. This book goes beyond being just a gripping narrative; it delves into the culture of climbing, then and now. Prepare to question the decisions made by every player involved in this tragedy. Was enough done to rescue the climbers? Or were their fates sealed once they embarked on their ascent into the path of this unprecedented storm?

To uncover the chilling truth and embark on a journey of bravery, resilience, and heartbreaking loss, get your copy of Denali's Howl today. Don't miss this opportunity to explore one of the most notorious climbing disasters ever recorded. Order now and be captivated by this spellbinding true account.

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