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Nanda Devi: The Tragic Expedition

April 2, 2013

Really enjoyed the "front line" account of one of the most controversial American expeditions in Himalayan climbing history. Roskelley relates the story in a very straightforward, to-the-point style. Nothing literary or lyrical here, which is why the book will appeal more to serious climbers who understand the dynamics of an expedition than to casual readers. At the same time, the author presents a strong, unapologetic analysis of the psychological challenges that ultimately wrecked the expedition and led to tragedy. Even though Roskelley motivates his actions as working toward a shared goal, I felt he was not considerate enough to help or swap with his teammates while at the same time criticizing them for not doing their jobs. In the end, the objective was achieved, but at the price of one life, leaving many questions and what-if scenarios to be pondered.
NOTE: I read Nanda Devi as Part I of The Roskelley Collection, a 2012 volume that brings together his most famous works. Roskelley added an afterword in 2000, mentioning that he

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The Story of Nanda Devi: Irresistible Will Meets Immovable Goddess

The state of Uttarakhand in northern India is often referred to as Devbhumi, which means ”Land of Gods.” Besides numerous Hindu and Buddhist temples and pilgrimage centers, the region contains many high peaks that belong to the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalaya.

Since the 19th century, these beautiful mountains have attracted mountaineers. Its high 6,000’ers and 7,000’ers include Thalay Sagar (6,904m), Changabang (6,864m), Kalanka (6,931m), Dunagiri (7,066m), Trisul I (7,120m), Abi Gamin (7,355m), Kamet (7,756m), and others.

All have an exciting climbing history, where exploration, difficult technical climbs, and tragedies and successes have enriched the history of mountaineering.

Clockwise from top left: Trisul 7,120m, Kalanka 6,931m, Nanda Devi 7,816m, and Dunagiri 7,066m. Photos: Harshit Sr, Mechsourar, Wikimedia, and Peakvisor.

Nanda Devi and Sunanda Devi

Amid these towering mountains are two breathtaking peaks that have captivated explorers and climbers for over 190 years, Nanda Devi and Sunanda

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The Rage of Nanda Devi and the Punishment of Hanuman

Parvati is a gentle and compassionate goddess. She is the wife of Shiva and the mother of Ganesha.

Durga is a fierce warrior goddess and her wrath is frightening. She is the form that Parvati takes when the Goddess was thrust into a war.

Nanda Devi is occasionally referred to as the Mother Goddess, as an aspect of Parvati and Durga. She is the Goddess of Bliss and, no matter what form she takes, is usually beneficial to her followers. Before she was a goddess, she was Princess Nanda. To escape a willy Afghan Prince, she became one with a mountain. In this interpretation, the Himalayas become her father and thus call her Parvati. Durga is the form she takes when angered, as will be seen in the story.

The son of the Wind God Vayu. He is a loyal friend and soldier of Rama throughout the Ramayana, and he plays a major role in the defeat of Ravana.

This mountain is from Dunagiri's Travels, and she plays a role in this story by representing the same struggle that Nanda Devi went through as P