'There before us soared Everest, every feature of the North Face clear to see - even the summit looked perfect and serene. It was an emotional moment. Mother Nature had finally accepted us, having thrown all she could and now admitted defeat in quiet resignation.'

Absolutely excellent book. Enjoyed every page of it…

A great travel book in the finest tradition of England's great explorers...

Faulkner also distinguishes himself by helping a Canadian climber in trouble…

A spectacularly well told tale that's deeply engrossing…

Five stars for the achievement, and five stars for writing so well about it…

a classic gripping adventure story, and a beautifully written travelogue…

I've read just about all of the mountaineering / true adventure books available and can honestly say that this one is one of the very best…

an amazing account of a feat of endurance that beggar's belief…

the best adventure book I've read in ages...

A book that has you gripped from the first page. I loved it!