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The Lost Explorer (Abridged): Finding Mallory on Mount Everest Audiobook
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On June 8, 1924, George Leigh Mallory and Andrew "Sandy" Irvine were last seen climbing toward the summit of Mount Everest. Clouds soon closed around them, and they vanished into history. Ever since, mountaineers have wondered whether they reached the summit.
On May 1, 1999, Conrad Anker, one of the world's strongest mountaineers, discovered Mallory's body lying facedown, frozen into the scree and naturally mummified at 27,000 feet on Everest's North Face. The condition of the body, as well as the artifacts found with Mallory, are important clues in determining his fate. Seventeen days later, Anker free-climbed the Second Step, a 90-foot sheer cliff that is the single hardest obstacle on the north ridge. The first expedition known to have conquered the Second Step, a Chinese team in 1975, had tied a ladder to the cliff, leaving unanswered the question of whether Mallory could have climbed it in 1924. Anker's climb was the first test since Mallory's of the cliff's true difficulty. In treacherous conditions, Anker led teammate Dave Hahn from the Second Step to the summit.
Reflecting on the climb, Anker explains why he thinks Mallory and Irvine failed to make the summit, but at the same time he expresses his awe at Mallory's achievement with the primitive equipment of the time. Stunningly handsome and charismatic, Mallory charmed everyone who met him during his lifetime and continues to fascinate mountaineers today.
The Lost Explorer is the remarkable story of this extraordinarily talented man and of the equally talented modern climber who spearheaded a discovery that may ultimately help solve the mystery of Mallory's disappearance.
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"I love high mountains, exploring, adventure travel. The question of Mallory reaching the summit of Everest will remain unanswered. The real story is that he dared to try in a time before all the technology that exists for mountaineers today. "
— Liz (4 out of 5 stars)
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“An utterly riveting, enjoyable read.”
— Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air -
“Jeffrey Demunn, reading David Roberts’s account of the expedition, and Michael McGlone, offering Conrad Anker’s first-person experience, deliver fine performances.”
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“A story of vast ambition and extraordinary drive.”
— Seattle Times -
“Ranks with the best mountaineering literature.”
— New York Times Book Review
The Lost Explorer Listener Reviews
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" Conrad is a local author, but of some reknown. He is well read in our area, especially amounst the outdoors group. Terry and I heard him speak once in Groveland. "
— Liz, 6/5/2011 -
" The saga of my obsession with George Mallory and the British expeditions of the 20s continues.....this was really good, switching between historical discussion of the 1924 expedition and first-hand account of a modern expedition. "
— Julie, 2/15/2011 -
" Includes history on the 1924 Everest expedition and a first hand account of the 1999 discovery of Mallory's body. Lots of mountaineering insight and educated speculation as to what happened to Mallory and Irvine. "
— Pancha, 8/26/2010 -
" The account of the search and discovery of one of Everest's first missing climbers. Good solid adventure reading. "
— Joel, 8/3/2008 -
" The most important question is still alive. Did Mallory reach the peak of Mt. Everest? I hope, one day, there will be a book titled "Finding Mallory's Camera on Mt. Everest". It will answer the question. "
— Alonso, 9/10/2007
About the Authors
Conrad Anker is a professional mountaineer who has made breakthrough first ascents throughout the world, from the Himalayas to Antarctica and Patagonia. He is a member of the North Face climbing team and also works closely with Timex Expedition as brand ambassador. In 1999, he was a key member of the search team that located the remains of legendary British climber George Mallory on Mount Everest, and he was first to spot Mallory’s body. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.
David Roberts (1943–2021) was the author of thirty books on mountaineering, exploration, and anthropology. His books won the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature and the Grand Prize at the Banff Mountain Book Competition.
About Jeffrey DeMunn
Jeffrey DeMunn is an American film, television, and stage actor. He graduated from Union College in 1969 and then spent two years at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre school in England. He is best known for his roles in several Frank Darabont films, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Majestic. His is also featured in numerous television roles, most recently in the adaptation of The Walking Dead comic book series. In addition to his film and television performances, DeMunn has lent his voice to several audio books, including The Colorado Kid, Dreamcatcher, and Letters for Emily.