Alpine Rising
Sherpas, Baltis, and the Triumph of Local Climbers in the Greater Ranges
"Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world's highest peaks."-- Jon Krakauer A long overdue accounting of the extraordinary contributions and leadership of Sherpa, Balti, and other local climbers in the Himalayas and Karakorams
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