A True Account of Catastrophe and Courage on Yosemite’s Half DomeBy Bob MadgicNarrated by Anthony Heald
Length8h 13m
About this audiobook
On the evening of July 27, 1985, five hikers made a fateful choice to climb Yosemite's fabled Half Dome, even as the sky darkened and thunder rolled. By night's end, two would be dead from a lightning strike, three gravely wounded, and desperate EMTs would be overseeing a harrowing midnight helicopter rescue.
Shattered Airis a haunting account of recklessness, tragedy, courage, and rescue, a book whose depiction of Nature's power is tempered by unforgettable portraits of human courage and the will to survive. Listeners are sure to walk away with a newfound respect for lightning—and nature in general—after hearing this incredible true story.
GenreOther, Biography and Memoir, Spirituality and Religion
Length8 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byAnthony Heald
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateNov 1, 2007
LanguageEnglish
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About the author
Bob Madgic
Bob Madgic is a retired public-school administrator and now a full-time writer on the outdoors. He lives in Anderson, California.View all by Bob Madgic