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The Climb up to Hell

By: Jack Olsen
Narrated by: Gary D. MacFadden
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A harrowing true story of survival on the Eiger's Deadly North Face

In The Climb up to Hell, acclaimed journalist and Edgar award winning author Jack Olsen delivers a gripping account of one of the most dangerous mountain climbs in history, a perilous 1957 assault on the Eiger’s infamous North Face in the Swiss Alps, where courage, tragedy, and endurance collide.

This edge-of-your-seat nonfiction thriller follows a team of climbers as they battle freezing temperatures, sheer rock faces, and dwindling hope. What begins as a bold ascent quickly turns into a desperate struggle for survival on one of the world’s most treacherous mountains. With only thin ropes and raw determination, the climbers face the terrifying reality of a climb gone wrong, where every decision can mean life or death.

For fans of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air and Joe Simpson’s Touching the Void, this is more than just a true survival story. It’s a deep dive into the human will, the call of adventure, and the thin line between triumph and tragedy on the Eiger’s icy slopes.

Whether you're a fan of mountaineering nonfiction, tales of extreme adventure, or real-life rescue missions, The Climb up to Hell will leave you breathless.

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