At the age of twenty three, Bear Grylls became the youngest Briton to reach
the summit of Mount Everest. This is the story of how he overcame severe eather
conditions, dehydration and a last minute illness to stand on top of the
world's highest mountain only two years after breaking his back.'No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion
over what was the adventure of a lifetime.' Independent At the age of
twenty-three, Bear Grylls became the youngest Briton to reach the summit of
Mount Everest. At extreme altitude youth holds no advantage over experience,
and it is generally acknowledged that younger climbers have more difficulty
coping with the adverse effects of mountaineering. Nevertheless, only two years
after breaking his back in a freefall parachuting accident, Bear Grylls
overcame severe weather conditions, fatigue, dehydration and a last minute
illness to stand on top of the world's highest mountain. Facing Up is the story
of his adventure, his courage and humour, his friendship and faith.
