About the book
In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of sixteen-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in which eight climbers perished in a sudden storm. Within Reach is Mark's extraordinary account of this experience and of his triumphs over several other challenging peaks. At once triumphant and tragic, this story will be an inspiration to climbers, athletes, and armchair enthusiasts alike.
Editions of Within Reach
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525460893
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141304977
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525628835
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525628842
Read an Excerpt
In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of sixteen-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in which eight climbers perished in a sudden storm. Within Reach is Mark's extraordinary account of this experience and of his triumphs over several other challenging peaks. At once triumphant and tragic, this story will be an inspiration to climbers, athletes, and armchair enthusiasts alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Within Reach about?
In May 1996 the media scrambled to document the gripping story of sixteen-year-old Mark Pfetzer's expedition to Mount Everest. Not only was he the youngest climber ever to attempt the summit, he also witnessed the tragedy documented in Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air, in which eight climbers perished in a sudden storm. Within Reach is Mark's extraordinary account of this experience and of his triumphs over several other challenging peaks. At once triumphant and tragic, this story will be an inspiration to climbers, athletes, and armchair enthusiasts alike.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Within Reach?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of Within Reach?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525460893
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Within Reach?
Jack Galvin, Mark Pfetzer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Within Reach is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525460893) and paperback(ISBN 9780141304977) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525628835) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525628842)
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