{"product_id":"mountain-madness","title":"Mountain Madness by Robert Birkby","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"obqri8\" data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eMountain Madness: Scott Fischer, Mount Everest, and a Life in High Places\u003c\/em\u003e is a biography that explores the life, climbing career, and final expedition of renowned American mountaineer Scott Fischer. The book follows his journey from a passionate young climber in the United States to one of the most respected high-altitude guides in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eA major focus of the book is Fischer’s leadership of the “Mountain Madness” expedition on Mount Everest in 1996, one of the most tragic seasons in Everest history. It examines the challenges of commercial mountaineering, decision-making under extreme conditions, and the fine line between ambition and survival in high-altitude climbing. The narrative blends personal stories, expedition details, and reflections on risk, leadership, and human endurance in the mountains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ba65v7\" data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eRobert Birkby\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eRobert Birkby is an American author, climber, and outdoor educator known for writing about mountaineering, adventure, and wilderness skills. He has contributed significantly to outdoor literature and scouting education, including writing and updating climbing and backpacking manuals used by outdoor programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1430\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eMountain Madness\u003c\/em\u003e, Birkby combines firsthand knowledge of climbing culture with detailed research and interviews to portray Scott Fischer’s life, personality, and legacy in the world of high-altitude mountaineering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48747860918529,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/51baPUiTeML._SY425.jpg?v=1778148826","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/mountain-madness","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}