Los verdaderos héroes del Himalaya

Synopsis of Los verdaderos héroes del Himalaya

This book provides a compelling and necessary account of the local climbers of the Himalayas and Karakoram, figures often overlooked in the history of mountaineering. Award-winning author Bernadette McDonald reclaims the fundamental role of Sherpas, Baltis, Ladakhis, and other ethnic groups, from the first attempts on Nanga Parbat to contemporary feats on K2 and Everest, challenging the colonialist narrative that has dominated this sport for decades. With direct access to the protagonists and their families, the author crafts a groundbreaking work that transforms our understanding of the mountaineering legacy, offering a fairer and more complete view of the history of the world's great mountain ranges.