After the Wind

Book Cover for After the Wind


REVIEWS

"A vivid, intimate memoir that, with great clarity and attention to detail, tells an unforgettable survival story."

—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Kirkus' Indie Books of the Month Selection

"A thorough analysis of the 1996 Everest disaster...and the best preparation for my Everest ascent."

—Jean Pavillard, IFMGA Swiss Mountain Guide

"After The Wind is a thoughtful, well-written love story of Kasischke's dedication to his wife and anchor Sandy and his passion for climbing. It delivers an edge-of-your-seat description of navigating and mountaineering Everest and is punctuated with beautiful illustrations nestled in each chapter. Those new to the story, as well as anyone hooked on Krakauer's original tale, will find After The Wind an engrossing read."

—BlueInk Reviews (starred review)

STORY

Near the top of Mount Everest, on 10 May 1996, eight climbers died. It was the worst tragedy in the mountain's history. Lou Kasischke was there. Now he tells the harrowing story of what went wrong, as it has never been told before — including why the climbers were desperately late and out of time. His personal story, captured in the title After The Wind, tells about intense moments near the top. The moments that revealed the love story that saved his life.

MOVIE

A Universal Pictures feature film is scheduled for release in 2015. Lou Kasischke is portrayed in the film, and he served as a consultant to Universal.

PERSPECTIVE ON TRAGEDY

A fresh and different perspective about the events from that told in the bestseller, Into Thin Air, by Jon Krakauer.

AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE

Available at all major online booksellers and local bookstores in hardcover and ebook formats.

WEBSITE

www.afterthewind.com