Extreme Eiger
Peter Gillman
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Extreme Eiger
by Peter Gillman, Leni Gillman
Published
2015
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pages
394
ISBN-13
9781471134609
ISBN-10
1471134601
Description
The North Face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps was one of the most dangerous climbs in the mountaineering world, costing the lives of numerous intrepid explorers. In February 1966, two teams - one from Germany, the other a British/American party - decided to try to climb it in a straight line from bottom to top. Astonishingly, neither team knew about the other's attempt until they both arrived at the hotel at the bottom of the Eiger. Suddenly, the race was on. John Harlin led the Anglo/American team and decided the best approach was a swift, lightweight assault on the summit. The Germans, led by Jorg Lehne, had a large team with plenty of equipment, designed to make slow, relentless progress to the top. Watching on, and reporting on events for the Daily Telegraph, was young journalist Peter Gillman - for the Eiger is the most public of mountains, where tourists can watch the life or death dramas from the comfort of the hotel terrace. Now, almost 50 years on, Gillman recalls the tragic events that took place on the Eiger, and assesses how the climb affected those who took part. For some, it would end in death, whereas for mountaineer Chris Bonington it would be the making of his reputation. It was an epic ascent with tragic consequences, redolent of the golden age of adventure.
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How many pages are in Extreme Eiger?
This edition of Extreme Eiger has approximately 394 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Extreme Eiger?
For most readers, Extreme Eiger typically takes between 8h 13m and 5h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 98,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 98,500 words
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What is the word count of Extreme Eiger?
The estimated word count for Extreme Eiger is approximately 98,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Extreme Eiger?
Extreme Eiger was written by Peter Gillman, Leni Gillman.
When was Extreme Eiger published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.