Mountains can be some of the most dangerous places on Earth, where the smallest mistake can lead to a fall and possible death. And yet, throughout history, people have fought the elements and survived high in the mountains against all odds.
| High Adventure | p. 4 |
| Man Against Mountain: Edward Whymper and the Ascent of the Matterhorn | p. 6 |
| On Top of the World: The Story of the 1953 British Everest Expedition | p. 11 |
| Alive Against the Odds: The Story of the Andes Plane Crash Survivors | p. 16 |
| Assault on Annapurna 1: Arlene Blum and the First All-Woman Expedition to the Himalayas | p. 21 |
| To Hell and Back: The Incredible Story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yotes | p. 26 |
| Glossary | p. 30 |
| Index and Web Finder | p. 32 |
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