Surviving Everest: A Woman's Story

Lene Gammelgaard, on May 10, 1996, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first Scandinavian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. However, a combination of a fierce storm and human error tragically transformed her triumph into a disaster. In a heartbreaking turn of events, eight members of her team, including the renowned leader Scott Fischer, lost their lives in a tragedy that captured the attention of the world.

In her gripping narrative, Gammelgaard takes us on a journey from her intense weeks of preparation to the excitement of arriving in Nepal, to the grueling ascent and the fatal storm that forced her and her companions to endure a harrowing night, fighting to survive. She eloquently describes the astonishing beauty of Everest, the dedication and determination necessary to tackle the immense challenge of high-altitude climbing, and the intricate bonds that develop among individuals embarking on perilous expeditions.

Arlene Blum, the author of the iconic book on women and mountaineering, "Annapurna: A Woman's Place," praises "Climbing High" as "a sincere and profoundly personal memoir" that offers a poignant insight into the highs and lows of mountaineering and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.

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