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title: "Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day"
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# 4,515 reviews, 4.4⭐ avg #29 Mountain Climbing rank #3 Mountain Ecology rank Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

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## Summary

> 🏔️ Elevate your perspective with the untold saga of K2’s bravest climbers!

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- **What is this?** Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day
- **How much does it cost?** 21112CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Expertly Researched:** Meticulously documented and beautifully written for the discerning reader.
- • **Unseen Sherpa Stories:** Dive deep into the untold heroism and humanity behind K2’s deadliest day.
- • **Raw Adventure & Tragedy:** Experience the gripping blend of courage, loss, and survival on the world’s deadliest mountain.
- • **Wake-Up Call for Climbers:** A powerful narrative exposing the true cost of ambition and the overlooked heroes.
- • **Cultural & Scientific Insight:** Explore Sherpa physiology and culture that make them the ultimate high-altitude climbers.

## Overview

Buried in the Sky is a critically acclaimed, deeply researched book revealing the extraordinary courage and humanity of Sherpa climbers during the tragic 2008 K2 disaster. Ranked top in Mountain Ecology and Climbing categories, it offers rare cultural insights and a compelling narrative that challenges the glamorized view of high-altitude mountaineering.

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #87,825 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Pakistan History #8 in Mountain Ecology #17 in Mountain Climbing |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,619) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.7 x 8.3 inches |
| Edition  | Reprint |
| ISBN-10  | 0393345416 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0393345414 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 320 pages |
| Publication date  | May 3, 2013 |
| Publisher  | W. W. Norton & Company |

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