Face to Face with Mallory: The Search for Meaning and Redemption on Mount Everest

On June 8, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine disappeared on Mount Everest’s Northeast Ridge, leaving behind one of mountaineering’s greatest mysteries: did they reach the summit before their tragic end? Drawing on his extraordinary experience as the only living person to have looked into Mallory’s preserved face, Thom Pollard offers a uniquely intimate perspective on their final climb. Weaving together historical evidence, physical clues found on the mountain, and the emotional weight o...