Mount Everest has a rich and troubling history—with the many attempts and failures to summit the world’s tallest mountain. Kilian Jornet adds to the mountain’s lore with his latest attempt.
In this excerpt from Summits of My Life, Kilian Jornet chronicles the challenges and joys of ascending and descending Mont Blanc, the crowning peak of the Alps.
Why does Kilian Jornet so often will stop to enjoy the scenery, chat cheerfully with his competitors, and stop to help fellow runners who are waylaid on the trail?