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Seven Steps from Snowdon to Everest
- A Hill Walker's Journey to the Top of the World
- Narrated by: Philip Battley
- Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
As he teetered on a narrow rock ledge, a yak's bellow short of the stratosphere, with a rubber mask strapped to his face, a pair of mittens the size of a sea lion's flippers, and a drop of two kilometres below him, it's fair to say Mark Horrell wasn't entirely happy with the situation he found himself in.
He had been an ordinary hiker who had only read books about mountaineering. When he signed up for an organized trek in Nepal with a group of elderly ladies, little did he know that ten years later he would be attempting to climb the world's highest mountain.
But as he traveled across the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, and East Africa, following in the footsteps of the pioneers, he dreamed up a seven-point plan to gain the skills and experience which could turn a wild idea into reality.
Funny, incisive, and heartfelt, his journey provides a refreshingly honest portrait of the joys and torments of a modern-day Everest climber.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-07-21
Funny and educational
A great listen. Really enjoyed this one Mark tells a great, interesting and humorous story of his steps along the way to reaching my ultimate goal.
Debunked a lot of myths as well.
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- "mattfid"
- 11-08-21
Entertaining book for adventurers
Having been to some of the places described in the book I found it very interesting and enjoyable to relive. The narration really helps sell the experience, and during the times of the pandemic, sitting in the garden with my eyes shut listening took me back to Nepal. I just hope I can get back there again one day. I would recommend it to anyone who has a passing interest in hiking, mountains and travel. When you cant get out adventuring, the next best thing is listening to a fascinating story like this.
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- David Horrocks
- 06-02-22
thank you
thank you for sharing the story of your journey with us mark I enjoyed every minute of listening to it on audible. very inspiring
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- steven clay
- 29-03-21
simply brilliant
and engaging and interesting listen. well written, humourous and inspiring! if you need the motivation to get off your backside and try something this will surely help.
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- steven bradford
- 30-12-20
A joy to listen to
This book was a joy and to follow the journey of Mark from Snowdon through to Everest in great detail was excellent.. it’s made me want to return to Nepal again very soon
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- Anonymous User
- 24-09-20
A frank and honest story
The narrator does a great job portraying the authors humour. An inspirational story that made me go for a weekend hill walk
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-03-24
An Excellent listen.
A retired police officer who has spent 40 odd years in UK mountains now widowed and blind found it an excellent listen.I am still blessed with my fitness and manage small climbs with assistance mainly Moel Famau.This book will encourage me to continue.
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- P J F TAYLOR
- 03-12-23
Everest - could I? Should I?
Fantastic listen bringing Everest into the realm of a Uk hillwalker. Can someone who climbs Snowdon really have aspirations to summit Everest? Takes the listener on the journey but also provides the backdrop of how commercial guiding is shaping Nepal. Highly recommended, especially if you’ve ever thought “could I?”
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- Kate s
- 19-09-23
Armchair Adventurer
I have read all of the books mentioned and seen the films. I am in awe of the journey Mark took to finally reach the summit of Everest. I have a dream to see the Himalayas, not to climb anything but just to see the Mountains. I am inspired to make my dream come true.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-07-23
Inspiring and honest
Mark told a great story about the challenges of high altitude climbing. He makes the journey seem possible for anyone to do if you do it the correct way.
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