No Magic Helicopter
An Aging Amazon's Climb of Everest
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4.2 • 9 Ratings
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- £7.99
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- £7.99
Publisher Description
When the bottom fell out of Carol Masheter's life at age 50, she took up mountaineering to cope with her grief and anger. Little did she know that mountaineering would lead her to try Everest when she was 61 in 2008. "No Magic Helicopter: An Aging Amazon's Climb of Mount Everest" chronicles her preparation for the climb, the struggle to the summit, and the blind descent that nearly cost her life. Currently, Dr. Masheter is the second oldest woman in the world to summit Everest and return home alive.
Customer Reviews
No Magic Helicopter
I really enjoyed reading Carol's account of her adventure to, and the climb up Everest. I admire her strength, courage and commitment with the challenge which will give women of a 'certain age' hope to fulfil their dreams and just 'go for it' I have read many Everest books, this definitely being one of the best, couldn't put it down!
Fascinating account
Interesting read, very enjoyable. Once started everything else comes to a standstill - hard to put down. Very honest, and at times heartbreaking.