Mountain madness. Biography of Scott Fisher. Birkby R.

Scott Fisher is a mountain guide, founder of Mountain madness and the first American, who has ascended to the top of Lhozze. Many heard about him as the organizer of commercial expeditions, especially on Everest.

But in 1996, when descent from the top, the Fisher team hit the snow storm. All climbers, except Scott, managed to get to the IV camp on the southern saddle. Due to numerous problems, including health, he simply did not have enough strength to describe...

the incredible number of books was written about that tragedy and many films were shot, but who was actually Scott is silent. Was he a reckless merryman or, nevertheless, a person devoted to mountains and his life principles? You will go on an expedition to Alaska and Tanzania, ascend to Elbrus and Ama Dablam, and you will also find out in honor of which peak Fisher named his daughter.