This book follows Pete Athans, who has managed to reach the summit of Mount Everest seven times, as he endeavors to climb to the top of the mountain.

Includes chronology. Includes glossary.

Your journey begins here - Base camp - The Khumbu Icefall - The Valley of Silence - Etched into ice - Approaching the Death Zone - Push to the summit - On top of the world - Future challenges on Everest.