Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer The epic, first-hand account of the 1996 tragedy on Everest that claimed the lives of Scott Fischer, Rob Hall, and 10 other climbers. Now on Sale for $12.95!

Everest by Walt Unsworth Through compilation of Everest climbs with photos: early attempts and first ascents, success and failure, triumph and tragedy.

Everest—Mountain Without Mercy by Broughton Coburn New! Story of film-maker David Breashear's IMAX expedition to Everest that ended up getting involved in the May 1996 tragedy. $29.75

Climb—The Tragic Ambitions on Mt Everest by Anatoli Boukreev and G. Weston DeWalt New!Mountaineering guide Anatoli Boukreev gives his account of the events leading up to the 1996 Mt Everest disaster.

Himalaya Alpine Style
by Andy Fanshawe and Stephen and Venables
With in depth-text and stunning color photos, this collector's edition explores climbing in the legendary peaks of the Himalaya and Karakoram.

To Everest via Antarctica by Robert Anderson Tales of the author's journey through six ascents on his way to the final challenge of Everest. Forward by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Everest- the West Ridge by Tom Hornbein Story of the pioneer ascent of the West Ridge by Unsoeld and Hornbein, and their incredible bivouac at 28,000 feet without food, oxygen, shelter.

In the Himalayas
by Jeremy Bernstein
An unforgettable survey of encounters with people, places and politics of this enchanting mountain territory.

Mt. Everest Massif
by Jan Kielkowski
Chronicles all expeditions with detailed descriptions of the routes on Mount Everest and its neighbors.

Travel and Guide Books

Everest: A Trekker's Guide
by Kev Reynolds
Describes many major routes around the mountain plus info on villages, permits, lodges and the like.

Nepal Handbook
by Kerry Moran
A compendium of insider's advice guiding travelers to lesser-known places. Detailed trekking guide for novice and seasoned trekkers alike.

Nepal: A Travel Survival Kit
by Richard Wheeler and Tony Everist
Lonely Planet's guide to every road-accesible place in Nepal. Background info on lodging, trekking and the like.

Nepali Phrasebook
by Mary Jo O'Rourke
Lonely Planet guide to greeting, making small talk, buying food, shopping, getting health care and getting around in Nepali.

Trekking and Climbing in the Himalaya
by Jonathan Chester
Introduction to climbing and trekking in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, India and Pakistan. Stunning color photos and personal narratives.

Trekking in Nepal: A Traveler's Guide
by Stephen Bezruchka
Detailed guide with forty routes around Kathmandu and Nepal. Also includes a chapter on Nepali language.

Trekking in the Everest Region
by Jamie McGuiness
How to hike safely and lightly along the environmentally-fragile route to Sir Edmund Hillary's base camp. Also a route guide to the whole region.

Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya
by Stan Armington
A Lonely Planet guide with day-by-day route descriptions, trek planning, clothing, hiring porters, etc.

Trekking in Tibet: A Traveler's Guide
by Gary McCue
Route descriptions and info on religions, cultures, customs, political and natural history, permits, etc.

Trekking Peaks of Nepal
by Bill O'Conner
Climbing guide to 5600- to 6600-meter "trekking peaks," so called because they don't require restrictive permits needed for higher summits.

Mt. Everest Map (Washburn) by Boston Museum of Science/SFAR National Geographic centennial map, Washburn's Everest map and more. Cannot be sold in Europe, Australia or NZ.

Nepal Travel Refence Map by ITM Most up-to-date travel map of Nepal. Shaded relief shows topography, road/track/path system, national parks. Also Kathmandu.

Mt. Everest Map
by the German Alpine Club
Meticulously crafted map of Everest and surrounding peaks. Comes in plastic case.

Himalayan Trekking Maps
by Air India
15" x 19" color maps with companion text. Himalayas, Jammu/Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and more. Spiral bound.

Notecards: 1963 American Mt Everest Expedition
Recycled blank notecards feature rare historical images from the first successful American ascent of Mt Everest in 1963.

Notecards: Mt Everest Collection
Recycled blank notecards featuring majestic scenery shots of Mt Everest, capturing the awesome peak's major moods.

Video and Audio

Everest North Wall
Ill-fated 1982 American China Everest expedition. Meet Whittaker, Wickwire, late Marty Hoey and others. Robert Redford narrates.

Summit of Dreams Dramatic story of Eric Simonson's American team on the north side of Everest in 1994.

Avalanche Awareness
by Betsy Armstrong and Knox Williams
Avalanche safety basics from the internationally-known experts. Live footage and interviews.

Wilderness Adventures Glacier Climbing
Basic instruction in ice climbing technique in AK's Wrangel-St. Elias National Park. Two different guides provide a contrast in styles.

Nepali for Trekkers
by Stephen Bezrucha
Learn basic Nepali with this 64 page phrase book and recording. Words are spoken by a native Nepali with pauses so listener can repeat them.

Safety and First Aid

Altitude Sickness: Prevention and Treatment by Stephen Bezrucha Describes acclimatization process and what can go wrong, then presents methods of diagnosis and treatment. Pocket size.

High Altitude: Illness and Wellness
by Charles Houston, MD
Thorough presentation of mountain sickness by a foremost authority on the subject. Includes discussion on environment, how the body works and prevention.

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue by Andy Shelters An important new book: covers reading glaciers, crevasse rescue, route finding, characteristics of glaciers, etc.

Alpine Climbing
by John Barry
Alpine climbing from A to Z, by a world expert: techniques, equipment, safety procedures, first aid, philosophy.

Hypothermia, Frostbite and Other Cold Injuries
by Wilkerson
Physicians describe hypothermia's effect on the body and how to recognize, avoid and treat it. Plus frostbite and localized cold injuries.

Emergency Survival Handbook
by The American Outdoor Safety League
Pocket-size guide to emergency and first aid. Reflective centerfold doubles as signal and heat deflector, cover doubles as fire starter.

Mountain Sickness
by Hackett
Compact guide for prevention, recognition and treatment of acute mountain sickness, pulmonary edema and cerebral edema.