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First-hand account of the 1975 Everest summit bivouac: Provides unique insight into a historic mountaineering achievement
Personal narrative from Doug Scott's life: Offers emotional and historical depth for listeners
Coverage of British climbing history: Explores the golden age of British alpinism
Audiobook format: Delivers engaging storytelling for commuters and on-the-go listeners
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'A full and fascinating portrait of one of the great figures of mountaineering.' – Michael Palin At dusk on 24 September 1975, Doug Scott and Dougal Haston became the first Britons to reach the summit of Everest as lead climbers on Chris Bonington's epic expedition to the mountain's immense south-west face. As darkness fell, Scott and Hast