Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest, Mark Horrell
Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest, Mark Horrell
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Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest
A hill walker's journey to the top of the world

Author: Mark Horrell

Narrator: Philip Battley

Unabridged: 11 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/05/2020

Synopsis

As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge a yak’s bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sealion’s flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it’s fair to say Mark Horrell wasn’t entirely happy with the situation he found himself in.He had been an ordinary hiker who had only read books about mountaineering. When he signed up for an organised trek in Nepal with a group of elderly ladies, little did he know that ten years later he would be attempting to climb the world’s highest mountain.But as he travelled across the Himalayas, Andes, Alps and East Africa, following in the footsteps of the pioneers, he dreamed up a seven-point plan to gain the skills and experience which could turn a wild idea into reality.Funny, incisive and heartfelt, his journey provides a refreshingly honest portrait of the joys and torments of a modern-day Everest climber.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rachel on October 09, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Loved the author's humour throughout. Thought the time taken to give us the historical and human context of various climbs undertaken by the author, as well as his personal perspective on taking on some incredible mountains made for a great combination and kept me hooke......more

Goodreads review by Emin on November 22, 2020

Warm and inspirational story of mountaineer that once was hillwaker. Steps defined in the book sets you up for a journey that might be applicable anyone with ambition to climb Everest!......more

Goodreads review by Kathy on September 26, 2024

Loved his personal story and dedication to the journey. I felt encouraged and profoundly inspired to live my life even fuller than I already do. Great story especially if you enjoy real adventures and encouragement do not be afraid and speak the truth.......more

Goodreads review by Val on October 07, 2020

This is a great reference book for learning about amazing climbs in all the major climbing areas of the world going back to the 19th century. Mark's story was also interesting but I kept missing it as I was skipping a lot of the historical information about previous climbs and expeditions. Some of t......more

Goodreads review by Natalie on April 08, 2018

After spending the last few weeks reading what Horrell refers to as mountaineering "disaster porn", it was refreshing to read something a little lighter. Furthermore, it was wonderful to read about a guy climbing mountains who didn't spring from his mother's womb with an ice axe in hand, which seems......more

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