I know my reaction is delayed, but after seeing the Everest 2D movie at SM Mall of Asia's iMAX, I couldn't help but get wowed by what they did. I'm a mountaineer and have seen my fair share of dangers and scary moments...
- trecking alone for 3 hours up Mt.Banahaw after being dropped by the lead group and being too far ahead of the sweepers (it was only my second climb)
- almost falling off a coconut tree bridge into a ravine, also in Mt.Banahaw
- almost getting hit by a bowling ball-size rock going up to Tarak
- getting stepped on the face by Carol and made into a human foot hold while climbing the "wall" at Mt. Makiling.
- crashing my bike going down Sta. Rosa (not hiking, but scary still)
... but what these guys did was nothing short of heroic(and crazy!). Remember it wasn't only just climbing the highest mountain on earth, but they also climbed on ice, crevaces and into thin air (at 26,000 feet, the air is too thin that your body slowly eats itself up, thus called The Death Zone). Note: The Sherpas say if you fall into a crevace deep enough, you end up in America!
So congratulations to Leo Oracion, Pastor Emata, Romy Garduce, and yes, Dale Abenojar(If he did summit) for climbing Mt.Everest! Come back home safe!
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Climbers have changed the landscape of Nepal. Before they arrived, Sherpas never climbed. Mountains were the abodes of the gods.Now many Sherpas die on the mountain helping foreigners fulfill their dreams. To learn more about this amazing tribe, read Beyond the Summit. Details of Sherpa culture and religion are interwoven in a tale of romance and high adventure. The story has something for everyone: a love affair between an American journalist and Sherpa guide, conflict between generations as the modern world challenges centuries of tradition, and expedition from the porter's point of view.
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A hard-hitting blend of adventure and romance which deserves a spot in any serious fiction collection. Midwest Book Review
LeBlanc is equally adept at describing complex, elusive emotions and the beautiful, terrifying aspect of the Himalayan Mountains. Boulder Daily Camera
LeBlanc's vivid description of the Himalayas and the climbing culture makes this a powerful read. Rocky Mt News Pick of the Week
A rich adventure into the heart of the Himalayan Kingdom. Fantastic story-telling from one who has been there. USABookNews.com
A gripping, gut-twisting expedition through the eyes of a porter reveals the heart and soul of Sherpas living in the shadows of Everest. EverestNews.com
Memorable characters and harrowing encounters with the mountains keep the action moving with a vibrant balance of vivid description and dialogue. Literary Cafe Host, Healdsburg, CA
This superbly-crafted novel will land you in a world of unimaginable beauty, adventure, and romance. The love story will keep you awake at night with its vibrant tension and deep rich longing. Wick Downing, author of nine novels
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