FLYING OFF EVEREST: A JOURNEY FROM THE SUMMIT TO THE SEA

Book ID/图书代码： 05170014B68601

English Summary/英文概要： In April 2011, two unsponsored Nepalis set out on an unprecedented expedition to climb Everest, paraglide from its peak, and paddle 850 kilometers to the Indian Ocean, all in one continuous, non-motorized journey. Little problems wouldn’t stop them. Like the fact that Babu had no technical climbing experience. And that Lakpa had never been kayaking--or swimming. But after summiting, surviving their flight off the world’s tallest mountain, and being arrested, robbed, and nearly drowned--repeatedly--the two friends discovered their adventure had only just begun. They now had to deal with international fame and success.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 2011年4月，2名无人赞助的尼泊尔人开始了一趟前所未有的珠峰之旅，他们爬上珠穆朗玛峰，从其峰顶乘坐滑翔伞自由滑行，滑跃了850千米后落入印度洋，整个过程连续不间断，无任何外界力量进行驱动。小问题绝不会阻碍他们前进的步伐，例如其实巴布并没有专业的登山技巧和经验。而拉卡帕则从未进行过皮艇运动或是学习游泳。然而就在他们成功登顶、成功地从全世界最高的山峰上顺利滑行着陆、因此被捕、遭到抢劫、甚至差点溺水而亡--一而再再而三的----两名朋友发现他们的冒险经历才刚刚开始。而如今他们所要面对的则是享誉国际的名望和巨大的成功荣耀。(DC)

Awards/获奖情况： * 励志故事：即便是最平凡的失败者，也能克服困难攀登世界的巅峰。

* 巴布和拉卡帕收到了72000张网络选票，因此荣获2012年度国家地理评选的年度冒险奖---同时这也是该奖项迄今为止获得的最多选票。

* 乘坐一架双人滑翔伞，他们盘旋在珠峰之巅，他们也创下了世界最高点自由飞行记录。这场冒险时一次无与伦比的启发之旅，抑或者只是一场不负责任的闹剧？我们是否应该庆祝这场错误的冒险？

* www.theultimatedescent.com 是一个致力于冒险事业的网站

* Inspirational story: Underdogs succeed on Everest despite the odds.

* Babu and Lakpa won National Geographic’s 2012 Adventurer(s) of the Year Award when they received over 72,000 online votes—the most ever.

* Circling above the summit of Everest in a tandem paraglider, they set a world record for highest free flight. Was their journey an inspiring adventure, or an irresponsible lark? Should we be celebrating misadventure?

* www.theultimatedescent.com is a website devoted to the adventure.

About the Author/作者介绍： 戴夫•科斯塔洛是阿拉斯加杂志的一名资深编辑，同时长常常为 Canoe & Kayak杂志编辑供稿。此外，他还曾为Outside（《户外运动》）, Rock & Ice（《岩石与冰川》）, Climbing（《攀登》）, National Geographic’s Intelligent Traveler（《国家地理睿智之旅》）, SUP, and Trail Runner（《越野跑者》）等杂志供稿。 Dave Costello is the senior editor at Alaska magazine and a contributing editor at Canoe & Kayak. He has also written for Outside, Rock & Ice, Climbing, National Geographic’s Intelligent Traveler, SUP, and Trail Runner.

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