Description
Legs on Everest by Mark Inglis tells the true story of a double amputee who reached the top of Mount Everest on May 15, 2006. It covers his tough training, the climb itself, and the hard trip back down alive.
Training and Preparation
- Prepares with climbs like Cho Oyu in the Himalayas.
- Adapts special prosthetic carbon-fiber legs for extreme cold and climbing.
The Summit Push
- Reaches the peak of Mount Everest on May 15, 2006.
- Breaks one of his artificial legs during the climb and battles severe laryngitis.
The Descent and Aftermath
- Faces the reality that reaching the top is only half the goal.
- Deals with intense public debate and the physical toll of the extreme descent.
Paperback. First-Edition. 191 Pages. Good Condition with a black line on The Tail of the book.
