In 2011 Brian Dickinson was thrilled when he climbed to the top of Mount Everest on his own. Brian's joy would not last long however. The powerful rays of the sun pierced through a crack in his sunglasses. His eyes were burned so badly that he could barely see. Somehow he would have to get down the icy mountain alone. Could he find his way before his oxygen tank ran out or an avalanche buried him alive?
Look inside to learn more about Brian and other people who have faced deadly conditions while lost on a mountain. Along the way you'll also discover fascinating facts about extreme mountain habitats around the world including the plants and animals that are able to thrive in them.