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

Don't know why I am interested in high-altitude mountaineering (when you will never see me do it), except that it usually provides a compelling story about individuals struggling against difficult odds. This book is well-written and informative, keeps the reader interested in the fate of the partici......more

I was interviewed by the author, James Tabor, for this book. Joe Wilcox was my husband at the time this mountaineering disaster happened. I helped with the planning and preparation of this ill-fated expedition.......more

This book is the true tale of a mountaineering expedition on Mt. McKinley in 1967. 7 out of 12 men died on the mountain, but the exact reasons why and how were somewhat of a mystery. Tabor, a journalist, sets out to uncover exactly what happened and why. I found this a very engaging read, but it pro......more

I'd read the other 2 books about this event, I wasn't sure another book would be worth the time, but in January, lots of time to read :) This is actually the best of the 3, important details the other 2 don't have, and written without personal bias. I didn't know Brad Washburn was such a mean, petty, assh......more

I had read Howard Snyder's "Hall of the Mountain King" and Joe Wilcox's "White Winds" years ago. Two totally different books about the same subject. I remember thinking at the time that I'd like to write one book incorporating these two books and fortunately, James Tabor has done just that with "For......more