Dead man walking: an Everest survival tale

For a few minutes on May 25, 2006, Lincoln Hall was the highest man in the world.
The 50-year-old had finally reached the summit of Mount Everest more than 20 years after his first attempt.

But this lifelong dream only receives the briefest mention in his book, Dead Lucky, published by Random House this week.

"I just had this enormous lethargy. It hit me so quickly I didn't even realise how serious things were. But basically it was cerebral oedema. . . at those heights, when you get it to the degree that I had it, I mean I was left for dead, you can't recover. It's inexplicable why I'm alive actually."

As seen on www.yourguide.com.au

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[jex30]

what a fantastic comment. It seems like you really understand a lot about Everest and its challenges. I'd suggest going there before you post your ill-informed comments

[opiate9]

I read this book last spring; kinda disappointed. The story is obviously a good one, but he didn't tell it very well. And the ending...I couldn't finish it. Just seemed to go on and on about nothing. His discriptions of his hallucinations during his night alone were great though.

[zeltarg]

@at2at rofl I was kidding. I'm pretty sure it's impossible to do it in December. There's only a short window of opportunity in spring and fall

[at2at]

@zeltarg How was the view? how many people died during your expedition? don't think of me as heartless, I just would like to know.

[zeltarg]

I climbed everest last december. Its the best time to go as not many people go at that time of year

[moosey62]

@bluemystic7502

You've been the biggest wanker in the world, you mean.

[flightvegas]

at least he kept his nose that would suck to lose your nose. i thought they did a good job on his fingers they didnt look to bad either. ive seen some people and they just have stumps and misshapin hands.he got pretty lucky all the way around

[G58]

@buttmuffer Wanker

[bluemystic7502]

I've been the highest man in the world several times ;)

[fecalbell]

just remember that in all of these videos, pretty much every climber that gets up near the summit, has basically pooped all over themselves in their pants. really have a difficult time taking seriously some of these climbers that like to be as dramatic as possible, when they are simultaneously shitting themselves

[globe255]

Well i would have done it if i was rich (at least maybe) Hmmn i will do it if someone will pay me one (1) million Euro to do it.

[TheWhupper]

I'm sorry, have I missed something ?