Struck by lightning

Article Abstract:

A writer recounts the ordeal they went through while climbing Europe's Bonatti Pillar in the midst of an electrical storm. The experience made him learn to true value of life, teamwork and friendship.

Author: Pringle, Ruaridh
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1998

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Death grip

Article Abstract:

A rock-climber recounts how he and a friend tried to outdo each other on a particularly difficult vertical rise. He narrates how he almost fell to his death for the sake of a friendly dare.

Author: Long, John
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1995

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Death grip: for two rock climbers, a friendly rivalry became a terrifying game

Article Abstract:

Rock climbers should not succumb to outside pressures in pursuing their hobby. A veteran rock climber narrates how a friendly rivalry with his friend nearly resulted to his death.

Author: Long, John
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1995

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Mountaineers, Rock climbing
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