The Right Mountain: Lessons From Everest On the Real Meaning of Success

by Jim Hayhurst

In 1988, Jim Hayhurst, a forty-seven year old ex-advertising executive, became the oldest member of the Canadian Expedition to Mount Everest.

The Right Mountain is the riveting story of that climb. He tells you about the life-threatening experiences that affected each member of the team. He describes the critical choices that had to be made, and the lessons that were learned as a result. But it is much more than an adventure story. It is about defining success for yourself-- on your own terms-- in your personal life or in your career.

The Right Mountain is inspirational. The story is dramatic. The metaphors compelling. And the messages it contains will stay with you long after the story is over.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

Reviews

[Dan]

Inspired me to vow never use climbing as a metaphor and instead seek meaning in everyday experiences, relationships, and activities—because if I can’t find it there I won’t find it in the right OR wrong mountain.

Dave Hale’s wrote a scathingly spot-on review in the 1997 American Alpine Journal.

I won’t plagiarize Dave’s review here. Suffice it to say: don’t read this book.

[Ashley Collins]

Easy read on my way into work. Great inspirational story.

[Joanna Bedggood]

Meh. I know lots have found this book inspirational, so I was surprised to find it wasnt for me.