Conquering Everest Do or Die Mission

Conquering Everest Do or Die Mission

RM 35.00

ISBN:

9789671593097

Categories:

Motivation
Sports & Hobbies
Travel

File Size

7.82 MB

Format

epub

Language

English

Release Year

2021
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Synopsis

A young mountaineer embarks on a challenging mission to reach the peak of Mount Everest. Extreme cold weather, the dangerous climb up a tough mountainous terrain, risk of avalanche, thinning oxygen supply in the atmosphere at higher altitudes were among the numerous challenges awaiting them. Many climbers have lost their lives while making their attempt to reach the peak of the highest mountain on earth. There were also others who died while descending the mountain. The Everest is not a place for those who are afraid. At the altitude of 8,848 metres, climbers enter the death zone where bodily functions could deteriorate leading to certain death. However, for Azim Afif Ishak and his team from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, nothing is impossible. Since 2011, they planned the adventure that would bring them on a perilous journey. They persevered in their efforts to collect sufficient funds. In 2014, their first attempt to conquer the peak was hampered by an ice avalanche in Khumbu Icefall. At least twelve Sherpas died. Azim and his team returned to Malaysia disappointed, but luckily, unharmed. However, this was not the end. Azim and his team refused to surrender. They were determined to make another attempt. They must conquer the Everest peak. No matter what happens, Azim was determined to waive the Jalur Gemilang at the top of the highest mountain. What happens next? Will they able to overcome all obstacles in this do or die mission? Will Azim ever manage to make his way to the peak of Mount Everest? This is an inspirational true story. The story of an ordinary man and his journey to conquer Mount Everest.