Everest Mountain Guide: The Remarkable Story of a Kiwi Mountaineer

by Guy Cotter

The book follows the career of Guy Cotter, Kiwi mountaineer and mountain guide, who has been leading guided ascents of Mt Everest from the early 1990’s. Everest Mountain Guide is an authentic and riveting behind-the-scenes insight into what actually transpires on the mountain, the huge challenges faced by both guides and climbers, and the life and death dramas that inevitably unfold. Guy Cotter is one of the most respected and experienced Everest guides in the world. His remarkable story will appeal to anyone with a taste for adventure, and who wants to know what a high-stakes life really looks like.

260 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2023

Reviews

[Lisa MacQueen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping account of pivotal moments in the recent history of Everest expeditions from someone who has been there. Insightful, entertaining, heart wrenching, well told.

[Christina Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really really enjoyed this finished in just a few days! Made me laugh out loud and cry! Well written Guy!

[Rona · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in Mount Everest. Very well written by an amazing kiwi mountain guide. Also of interest for anyone who has read into thin air, as Guy was at Basecamp talking to Rob hall via radio as the tragic events in 1996 unfolded.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insight into the dynamics of guiding on Everest through some intense events!

[Martin Ruyter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first met Guy Cotter as Heli ski guide at Mt Cook in 1987 Cotter has had plenty of adventures since then with a a lot of death and mayhem. Cotter has convinced me not to climb Mt Everest!

[Riccardo Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s amazing the experiences Guy has had, the way he writes puts you there - one of the best mountaineering books I’ve read

[Prue Kennard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gerrys nephew

[Matt Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

My friend lent me this book and as I began to read it, I couldn’t put it down, it had me holding my breathe or cringing and feeling inspired. A weird combo of feelings which kept me wide awake. What a guy Guy is… this is the definition of living life on the edge.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super interesting run through from a guide's person. I also really like the simplicity of many of these books by mountaineers: just a yarn.