Kingdoms Of Experience

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Andrew Greig. Kingdoms Of Experience

Author’s Note

CONTENTS

A NOTE ON THE 1999 EDITION

INTRODUCTION

PROLOGUE

The Ploy

Putting it Together

My Old China

On the Loose in Lhasa

Through Tibet to Everest

Boy Racers & Old Farts

Going Up

Attrition

Himalayan Thuggery

The Last Days

Epilogue

The Ballad of the North-East Ridge

MEMBERS OF THE 1985 PILKINGTON EVEREST EXPEDITION

MEDICAL REPORT ON THE 1985 PILKINGTON EVEREST EXPEDITION

Index: Kingdoms of Experience

BY THE SAME AUTHOR

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For my mother, partners and travelling companions – semper tibi pendeat hamus.

I thank the following for their assistance, advice and support during the writing of this book: Marsali Baxter, Ingrid von Essen, Peter and Eileen at the Clachaig Inn, Deborah Simmons, Isobel Wylie and above all the members of the 1985 Pilkington Everest Expedition.

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‘Mal, it sounds like all we need is two cylinders of oxygen above the Pinnacles,’ I said.

‘Well, sure, but Chris explained why we can’t get involved in a massive oxygen expedition, and I agree,’ Mal replied impatiently.

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