At the age of twenty-three Bear Grylls became one of the youngest Britons to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At extreme altitude youth holds no advantage over experience & it is generally acknowledged that younger climbers have more difficulty coping with the adverse effects of mountaineering. Nevertheless only two years after breaking his back in a freefall parachuting accident Bear Grylls overcame severe weather conditions fatigue dehydration & a last-minute illness to stand on top of the worlds highest mountain. Facing Up" is the story of his adventure his courage & humour his friendship & faith. " No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement & emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime". (" Independent"). " Bears tale is by turns hilarious & horrific". (" Daily Telegraph"). " Written with refreshing humility this is a briskly told account not of conquering Everest but of realizing its power". (" Daily Mail"). "A remarkable tale". (" Daily Express")."