
Dead Mountain
The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
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Narrated by:
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Donnie Eichar
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By:
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Donnie Eichar
In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incident—unexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clothes—have led to decades of speculation over what really happened. This gripping work of literary nonfiction delves into the mystery through unprecedented access to the hikers' own journals and photographs, rarely seen government records, dozens of interviews, and the author's retracing of the hikers' fateful journey in the Russian winter. A fascinating portrait of the young hikers in the Soviet era, and a skillful interweaving of the hikers narrative, the investigators' efforts, and the author's investigations, here for the first time is the real story of what happened that night on Dead Mountain.
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Editorial reviews
Editors Select, March 2014 - Full disclosure: I've been obsessed with the story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident – the name given to the mysterious unsolved deaths of nine young experienced hikers in the Russian Ural mountains in 1959 - since I first heard the story a few years back. Filmmaker-turned-author Donnie Eichar seems to share my enthusiasm, because after years of researching the case, he emptied his savings and traveled to Russia on a mission to recreate the hikers’ journey and uncover the truth behind their deaths. Although this was a familiar story to me, I was completely absorbed by Eichar’s retelling. He weaves his own journey seamlessly in with a retelling of the hikers’ story (which he recreates through their photos and journal entries), along with a detailed breakdown of the investigation following their disappearance. And as a documentary filmmaker, Eichar makes sure he has his timelines and sources straight throughout the book. Above all, I was most impressed by how Eichar treated the Dylatlov Pass Incident as so much more than a creepy tale. He manages to bring a deep human quality to the story, along with immense reverence for the fallen hikers (tone that comes through in his careful narration). I came away from this book feeling as if I had known each one of them - and longing for some closure more than ever before. I won't spoil the outcome of his investigation, but I think it's safe to say that anyone who is interested in this story - or real-life mysteries in general - will be left with plenty to ponder. —Sam, Audible Editor
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Nine young, healthy, experienced hikers set out on a trek through the Urals, set up camp, and then flee their tent without proper gear, or even their shoes. Their bodies are later found frozen and injured. Why did they leave?
Donnie Eichar, who narrates himself, wanted to know too, so he set out in their footprints to solve the riddle. His book offers an investigation that gives a heartbreaking portrait of these doomed hikers, the search for them afterwards, and his own inquiry.
His conclusions may not have settled all the questions surrounding the Dead Mountain incident, but the story getting there is as engrossing as any unsolved mystery.
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What did you like best about Dead Mountain? What did you like least?
I was fascinated by this story, even before I read the book. I didn't have a great understanding of the facts, and the author does a great job at laying out facts, and keeps the story line intact. To that point, I thought in many instances the author could have delved deeper into narratives, individual bios, etc. I also would have loved to have heard more on the other, more wilder explanations, and he does cover this briefly towards the end of the book. I just honestly think some of those would have been very interesting to hear about in-depth.Would you listen to another book narrated by Donnie Eichar?
He has a pretty dry narrative style, almost a monotone at times.Did Dead Mountain inspire you to do anything?
I looked up the facts quite a bit while I was listening to the book, searching for images, clues, etc.Mystery solved?
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Excellent but….
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Fantastic
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Great mystery solved!
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Highly recommend
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In a word just Wow!.
Absolutely amazing.
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I tried to love it from the beginning but I found myself feeling more like I've invested a certain amount of time into the story, I might as well finish it. I have this thing about finishing things/books/movies even if I know I am no longer sold on it. But, nonetheless, I found myself finishing it out.
Yes, I was not expecting the ending, but at the same time, the author seems to have wanted to write about a very interesting True Story but seems to have put little effort into much of the scientific evidence to base his ending on. It was a bit of a letdown. Yes, very interesting theory and story.
The narrator could have used some coffee and maybe try reading it early in the morning when he had more energy. It read like a coma patient flat-lining. One tone, one voice the entire time. I ended up making myself coffee just to stay awake.
Not Bad Not Great
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"Just the facts, m'am". My other issue is the author's denigration of those who have "explanations" of what happened to the Dyatlov party as he tells his story. Then he offers his own theory which is at least as specious as other theories. His expansion of some points regarding the affair is admirable, however. This is decent place to start if your knowledge of the incident is little or none.
Monotone
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A great mystery
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