Mountaineering is a dangerous sport that can result in severe injury or death. The risks include, but are not limited to avalanches, rockfall, icefall, falling and extreme weather. Avalanches are one of the biggest dangers when mountaineering. Falling is also a significant risk, whether from slipping on an icy surface or from a great height. Altitude sickness is another hazard of mountaineering and can occur when climbers attempt to summit too quickly without acclimatizing to the higher altitude. This collection of true, short stories will take you through some of the perils that were faced by those brave enough to attempt to tame the mountains.