Lets meet our real life explorer as he attempts to try and climb Denali in Alaska and tackles the ordeals it brings. Very interesting to read a true account and amazing to find out how much preparation and planning goes into an expedition, reaching his goal, and then the short window of opportunity he has to achieve it. The hours of training in the gym to be fit, double checking you have all the right equipment, because without it it could mean death, and the worst thing of all meals and the lack of toilet facilities. We meet our adventurer in Alaska travelling to the base camp. As he ascends and travels you feel his pain and his fear of failing, the anguish of what people will think of him. You can also imagine the beautiful sights and sounds he is experiencing. Enjoy the camaraderie between the climbers he meets at various camps and the trust they have in each other relaying the important information on weather conditions and weak spots in the ice, it's paramount to them to not only reach the top but keep themselves safe. The true beauty is it is the old story of one man's conquest to conquer Mother Nature in its purest and harshest form. Who will win? You must read this book to find out and if you enjoy travel and adventure, along with a real experience, this is the book for you.