A number of books have been written about the 2008 k2 tragedy. In subsequent interviews with them, some new information has come to light that should be reported as part. Nov 18, 20 triumph and tragedy rarely comes in such close proximity in place and time. K2 film reveals irish climbers fatal decision to help. But neither ger nor the other climbers knew that below them an. Mr barry, the first irishman to walk to the south pole, was marking the publication of a new book on limerick climber ger mcdonnell, who died in august 2008 after making the first irish ascent of. An italian mountaineer who climbed the k2 mountain with irishman gerard mcdonnell has revealed the last moments of the tragic climbers life. Pat falvey on the summit its a story about eleven dreamers that died that day in 2008, tragedy struck on k2 when 11 people died and the catastrophe set in motion an international. The following is a list of books about k2, a mountain in the karakorum range between pakistan and china, listed by expedition date.
The series of deaths, over the course of the friday ascent and saturday descent, was the worst single accident in the history of k2 mountaineering. He lost his life along with 10 other mountaineers following an avalanche on the descent, 2 in the worst single accident in the history of k2 mountaineering. Marco confortola rendered assistance to these men too, but he. Tragically, ger was caught in a fatal avalanche in his descent of k2 and lost his life. Published on feb 21, 2012 the time has come is the biography of irish mountaineer ger mcdonnell who died on k2 while rescuing others, the book tells gers story from leaving kilcornan in county. Nov 11, 20 on 1 august 2008, 18 climbers from across the world reached the summit of k2, the worlds second highest and most dangerous mountain a peak which claims the life of one in every four climbers who attempt it. On that day just over five years ago when i got a call to say my friend ger mcdonnell was in serious trouble on k2, the worlds second highest and deadliest mountain, little did i realise that the fallout from his tragic death would lead me on a fiveyear search for the truth. On 1st august 2008 ger mcdonnell became the first irish person to reach the summit of k2 as part of the norit k2 team. Exweb correspondent amanda padoan interviews the author and ultimate survivor. The decent of his expedition became one of the worst disasters in mountaineering history. Click download or read online button to the time has come ger mcdonnell his life his death on k2 book pdf for free now. Feb 21, 2012 the time has come is the biography of irish mountaineer ger mcdonnell who died on k2 while rescuing others, the book tells ger s story from leaving kilcornan in county limerick to ending up on. Martin conway, climbing and exploration in the karakoram himalayas, 1894, yakushi c336a. On 1 august 2008 ger mcdonnell became the first irish person to summit k2.
K2 survivor tells of his final moments with irish hero. Oct 04, 2012 the deadliest day on the worlds most dangerous mountain. So refreshing after reading so many, he was born what a great climber who had a refreshing humor and easygoing personality all loved. The next day, a cascading series of avalanches killed the robust 37yearold and 10 other international climbers. All about ger mcdonnell, irish hiker gerard mcdonnell is one of the most well known irish mountaineer, before he began his journey in climbing mountains he was an engineer. Over the course of 28 hours, however, k2 had exacted a deadly toll. An extensively researched story of bravery and heroism in the face of terrible odds. The heroic life and tragic death of limerick mountain climber ger mcdonnell. At 28,251 feet, the worlds secondtallest mountain, most climbers regard it as the ultimate achievement in mountaineering. Our ger died a hero on k2, doing what he loved most. Two years ago this weekend it claimed the lives of 11 climbers in a calamitous 48 hours among them 37yearold limerick man, ger mcdonnell.
I talked to sean cavanagh this evening and weve decided to book our flights once ned has confirmed his maternity schedule for this coming november. Not since the building of our fabulous community hall have we seen with such magnitude a major development of its kind taking place in kilcornan. Gerard ger mcdonnell 19712008 find a grave memorial. K2 is one of the worlds most difficult and unpredictable mountains. In memorium of our teammember but especially loved friend and climber gerard mcdonnell. In my book, i describe evidence that gerard completed the rescue of at least two men, who were tangled in the fixed lines. The book, entitled the time has come, tells how on 1 august 2008 ger mcdonnell became the first irish person to reach the summit of k2 as part of the norit k2 team.
Ger, a graduate of the dcu school of electronic engineering and limerickborn mountain climber, became the first irish person to reach the summit of k2. Pemba gyalje and gerard mcdonnell on the summit of k2 8611m, karakoram, pakistan photo gerard mcdonnell. Apr 01, 2012 k2 is one of the worlds most difficult and unpredictable mountains. In 2012, damien obrien married to mcdonnells sister denise, wrote a book about mcdonnell, the time has come. Surviving k2 van rooijen and thurman 2010 new paperback 2. In 2012, damien obrien married to mcdonnell s sister denise, wrote a book about mcdonnell, the time has come. My fiveyear search for the truth behind death of hero and. K2 survivor tells of his final moments with irish hero gerard.
In 2008, he became the first irishman to summit k2. On august 1st, 2008, limerickborn ger mcdonnell became the first irishman to conquer k2, possibly the most dangerous mountain in the world. He is most well known for being the first irish person to climb to the summit of the mountain k2, which is the second highest mountain in the world. The book, surviving k2, was just published in english from the original dutch. The book was launched in mcdonnell s hometown of kilcornan, county limerick, on friday 30 march with most of the town in attendance. Just hours after limerick mountaineer ger mcdonnell became the first irishman to reach the summit of k2 in aug 2008, he. Heres the official synopsis and then the new trailer that looks utterly compelling. Below we have tried to synthesis the best trekking guidebooks and general fiction books on nepal mountaineering. Triumph and tragedy rarely comes in such close proximity in place and time. I n a new book, no way down, graham bowley paints a. Marco confortola rendered assistance to these men too, but he had to descend.
On 1 august 2008 ger mcdonnell became the first irish person to reach the summit of k2 as part of the k2 team. Ger mcdonnell access scholarship programme a legacy of. Welcome to our library of nepal books and trekking guides. K2 survivor tells of his final moments with irish hero gerard mcdonnell an italian mountaineer who climbed the k2 mountain with irishman gerard mcdonnell has revealed the last moments of the tragic. Download pdf the time has come ger mcdonnell his life. Following a group of climbers attempting to climb k2 in 2009, on the 100year anniversary of its landmark 1909 expedition. Just hours after limerick mountaineer ger mcdonnell became the first irishman to reach the summit of k2. Were the three ultimately freed from their icy entanglement by gerard mcdonnell, the irishdrum lover from limerick. The heroic life and tragic death of limerick mountain climber.
He lost his life along with 10 other mountaineers following an avalanche on the descent, in the worst single accident in the history. It is located on the chinapakistan border between baltistan in the gilgitbaltistan region of northern pakistan, and the taxkorgan tajik autonomous county of xinjiang, china. Jan 10, 2014 18 climbers got to the top of k2 on the 1 st august. Francis younghusband, the heart of a continent, 1896, yakushi y27 1892 british conway. The time has come is the biography of irish mountaineer ger mcdonnell who died on k2 while rescuing others, the book tells gers story from. In my book, i describe evidence that gerard completed the rescue of at least two men, who were tangled in the fixed line. Ger mcdonnell from limerick was the first irish man to climb k2. There were a mix of nationalities koreans, norwegians, french, italian and one paddy. K2, at 8,611 metres 28,251 ft above sea level, is the second highest mountain in the world, after mount everest at 8,848 metres 29,029 ft. He lost his life along with 10 other mountaineers following an avalanche on the descent, in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
K2 tragedy of limerickman ger mcdonnell focus of book and film. I remember where i was that day working the newsdesk of a paper in dublin. Wilco later on told his story in the book surviving k2, a harrowing eyewitness account of a 3day ordeal in the death zone. Nepal books and trekking guides a connoisseurs library. Very hard to write a book about 11 men dying, especially when i knew all of them. Ger mcdonnell his life his death on k2 popular booksget now book 1848891431. Ger mcdonnell, the irish mountaineer who died after reaching the top of. Trailer for the feature book and documentary the summit buy the book and see the film. The time has come by damien obrien available from rakuten kobo. The final hours of ger mcdonnell is an important component of your book. I was desperate, hopeless, but i wasnt going to give up says k2 survivor. The next day, a cascading series of avalanches killed the.
The tragedy also heightened scrutiny of safety precautions and climber responsibility during expeditions. Written by the brotherinlaw of the late ger mcdonnell who died along with 11 other climbers during the disastrous descent from the summit if k2 in 2008. A century on, k2 is still the most treacherous mountain in the world. All about ger mcdonnell, irish hiker southsligo walking. Overall, the 2008 k2 disaster was brought on by a series of events, some preventable, some not. The book was launched in mcdonnells hometown of kilcornan, county limerick, on friday 30 march with most of the town in attendance.
On 1 august 2008 ger mcdonnell became the first irish person to reach the summit of k2 as part of the norit k2 team. Damien obrien is the brotherinlaw of irish climber ger mcdonnell. At 8,611 metres28,251 feet, the worlds second tallest mountain is regarded by most climbers as the ultimate achievement in mountaineering. Irish climber ger mcdonnell died in the death zone on k2 on august 2, 2008, most likely in an avalanche of ice from a falling serac. The 2008 k2 disaster occurred on 1 august 2008, when 11 mountaineers from international expeditions died on k2, the secondhighest mountain on earth.
The time has come ger mcdonnell his life his death on k2 download the time has come ger mcdonnell his life his death on k2 ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. I had to squash the rumours about ger s death on k2 damien obrien is the brotherinlaw of irish climber ger mcdonnell, who died on the slopes of k2. The story of the deadliest day on the worlds most dangerous mountain, when 11 climbers mysteriously perished on k2. Today, ger mcdonnell is remembered around dcu not only as a great classmate and courageous leader, but also as a lifeline for other students to receive an education. I had to squash the rumours about gers death on k2 damien obrien is the brotherinlaw of irish climber ger mcdonnell, who died on the slopes of k2. Download our app for your android device, and tap get books to browse our catalog and download books. You focus a lot on the fate of irish climber ger mcdonnell. The deadliest day on the worlds most dangerous mountain. Climber mcdonnell to be honored posthumously anchorage. Gerard mcdonnell 20 january 1971 2 august 2008, mountaineer and engineer, was the first irish person to reach the summit of k2, the secondhighest mountain on earth, in august 2008. The book, entitled the time has come, tells how on 1 august 2008 ger mcdonnell became the first irish person to reach the summit of k2 as part of the norit k2. This biography was uniquely written by writing about ger mcdonnells climb during the 2008 k2 disaster and flashing back to other climbs during his life. This topic has been archived, and wont accept reply postings. Two years after he was swept from the worlds secondhighest mountain after rescuing three others during a twoday span when 11 climbers died on k2, ger mcdonnell an irishman whose love of the.
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