<p>In 1988, Stephen Venables became the first Briton to summit Everest without oxygen. Everest: Alone at the Summit is the story of his thrilling journey. Near-impossible challenges are conquered with determination and strength, and the experience of an expedition on the world's highest mountain is recounted in a refreshingly honest light.<br>The Kangshung Face remains the least frequented of Everest's flanks due to its narrow gullies, hanging gl...