At 8848m (29,028 ft) Mount Everest has the world\'s highest summit.
He describes the ascent routes from Nepal and Tibet in detail, with dramatic photographs and vivid mapping..
The author explains how to plan and prepare, and how to deal with altitude sickness.
Trying to reach it means facing extreme conditions and the utmost physical demands.
At 8848m (29,028 ft) Mount Everest has the world\'s highest summit