Don't Poop on Everest: The Dirty Truth About the World's Highest Dump

Climbing Mount Everest is the ultimate bucket-list adventure—a feat of human endurance, grit, and determination. But what happens when that bucket is full of... well, human waste? Don't Poop on Everest lifts the lid on the lesser-discussed side of summiting the world's tallest peak: the staggering impact of biological and man-made waste left behind on the mountain.

From frozen turds entombed in ice to abandoned oxygen tanks dotting the slopes like confetti, Everest has become less of a pristine paradise and more of a high-altitude landfill. With wit sharper than crampons and insight deeper than the Khumbu crevasse, Mark Powell explores the environmental crisis threatening this sacred peak.

Part survival guide, part exposé, and wholly hilarious, this book dives into the messy truths of mountaineering culture. Learn about the so-called "poop protocols," the audacious attempts to clean the mountain, and why every climber needs to pack out everything—yes, even your poop.

For adventurers, environmentalists, and armchair climbers alike, Don't Poop on Everest is a must-read for anyone who dreams of touching the sky without trashing it. It's time to leave nothing but footprints and take everything else with you—everything.

Because the only thing worse than altitude sickness is stepping on someone else's business at 26,000 feet.