
How to Conquer Everest

The book describes the first successful expedition to Everest in 1953. It describes the preparation of the expedition, the equipment, the climbing technique and the difficulties encountered by the expedition during the journey. There is also a brief overview of the history of attempts to climb Jomolungma and a description of the landscapes of the mountains and Himalayas.

Schmutztitules quoted by climbers
Main chapters
Quotations of climbers mentioned in the chapter and their brief curriculum vitae
Chapters with a short history of climbing Everest