"Written by Jamling Norgay, a Sherpa guide, this book is a tribute to his father who climbed with Sir Edmund Hilary and reached the summit in 1953. Norgay describes his experience of leading the IMAX team during the tragic 1996 summer climbing expedition. He parallels his journey with his father's experience, drawing heavily on his culture, his religious beliefs as a Buddhist and the climbing rituals of the Sherpas. Norgay provides insight into the reverence and respect his people have for the mountain."--Ministry of Education website.

English language arts grade 9 (2009). .