Into the Vast Unknown: The First American Ascent of Mount Everest
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Broughton Coburn recounts the story of the first American ascent of Mount Everest in 1963, highlighting the challenges faced by the climbers during the Cold War.
On this episode of Our American Stories, Broughton Coburn, author of The Vast Unknown , shares the story of the first American expedition to Mount Everest in 1963, when a team of climbers set out to reach the world’s highest peak during the height of the Cold War. Facing deadly icefalls, extreme altitude, and brutal conditions, the team accomplished something remarkable, reaching the summit not once, but twice, including a daring ascent along the West Ridge. Coburn shares the harrowing tale of how the expedition became a defining moment of American perseverance, teamwork, and daring ambition. Support the show ( https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Support the show: https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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