The Everest Obsession

5.0/5

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Rebecca Stephens, the first British woman to reach the summit of Everest in 1993, explores how climbing Everest has changed, creating both opportunities and challenges.


Critic Reviews

Score: 5

Rachel Cunliffe • New Statesman Apr 10, 2024

"A dreamlike, immersive soundscape is juxtaposed with the starkness of the reporting. I grew out of wanting to climb Everest, but I was always in awe of people who have. There seemed something noble in conquering the summit of the world. Having listened to The Everest Obsession, I’m no longer so sure."

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