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From the Mountain’s Edge
A True Story Of Risk, Resilience and Survival After a life-changing neck injury left him paralysed, Ed Jackson defied the odds to walk again. Driven by a renewed perspective on life and determination to push his limits, Ed set out to climb Himlung Himal—a 7,126-meter peak deep in Nepal’s Himalayas. But as the climb unfolded, what began as a daring expedition quickly became a test of survival.
Joined by fellow climbers Ben, Beetle, Arron, and their guide Bigraj, Ed faced extreme conditions—treacherous glaciers, near-misses, and snowstorms that prevented the team from summiting. When altitude sickness forced Ben to turn back, Ed made a fateful decision just meters from the top, realising that success wasn’t about reaching the summit but knowing when to stop. As they descended, the true danger revealed itself.
Stranded on the side of the mountain with no shelter, minimal food and water, and fading hope, the team endured a harrowing night, unsure if rescue would ever come. Isolated in the freezing wilderness, they confronted not only the unforgiving elements but their own fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities. With Bigraj’s courageous efforts and a helicopter rescue arriving the next day, the climbers narrowly escaped with their lives.
From the Mountain’s Edge is more than a tale of adventure. It’s a powerful story of resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity, the bonds forged through teamwork, and the courage it takes to recognise when a goal has stopped serving you. As Ed reflects on the perilous journey and the emotional toll it took, this book becomes a profound meditation on the strength it takes to walk away—and the lessons that come from facing life’s greatest challenges head-on.
Lucky was a Sunday Times bestseller in the w/b August 9th 2021
Joined by fellow climbers Ben, Beetle, Arron, and their guide Bigraj, Ed faced extreme conditions—treacherous glaciers, near-misses, and snowstorms that prevented the team from summiting. When altitude sickness forced Ben to turn back, Ed made a fateful decision just meters from the top, realising that success wasn’t about reaching the summit but knowing when to stop. As they descended, the true danger revealed itself.
Stranded on the side of the mountain with no shelter, minimal food and water, and fading hope, the team endured a harrowing night, unsure if rescue would ever come. Isolated in the freezing wilderness, they confronted not only the unforgiving elements but their own fears, doubts, and vulnerabilities. With Bigraj’s courageous efforts and a helicopter rescue arriving the next day, the climbers narrowly escaped with their lives.
From the Mountain’s Edge is more than a tale of adventure. It’s a powerful story of resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity, the bonds forged through teamwork, and the courage it takes to recognise when a goal has stopped serving you. As Ed reflects on the perilous journey and the emotional toll it took, this book becomes a profound meditation on the strength it takes to walk away—and the lessons that come from facing life’s greatest challenges head-on.
Lucky was a Sunday Times bestseller in the w/b August 9th 2021
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July 15, 2025
Well, I judged the book by its cover and I wasn't disappointed.
I was lured in by the word ‘mountain’ attracted by the cover picture and the blurb immediately had me at ‘Nepal’ one of my favourite destinations in the world, but none of this prepared me for such a spellbinding read.
The true story of Ed Jackson and his friends on a mission to summit Himlung is a humbling and inspiring tale you genuinely won’t want to put down. I know because I foolishly started it at 10 p.m. on a ‘school’ night, and at midnight, I was halfway through. The brilliantly descriptive writing immerses you into the sights and sounds of beautiful Nepal, the splendour of the Himalayas, and the highs and despairing lows of the climb.
A real contender for the ‘if you read just one book this year’ award.
I was lured in by the word ‘mountain’ attracted by the cover picture and the blurb immediately had me at ‘Nepal’ one of my favourite destinations in the world, but none of this prepared me for such a spellbinding read.
The true story of Ed Jackson and his friends on a mission to summit Himlung is a humbling and inspiring tale you genuinely won’t want to put down. I know because I foolishly started it at 10 p.m. on a ‘school’ night, and at midnight, I was halfway through. The brilliantly descriptive writing immerses you into the sights and sounds of beautiful Nepal, the splendour of the Himalayas, and the highs and despairing lows of the climb.
A real contender for the ‘if you read just one book this year’ award.
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