The time is April 1953, what exactly is up there atop Mt. Everest? Mankind doesn't know, but we've seen the pictures. There's something up there. And whatever it is... it's moving! Check out this full audiobook recording of "Everest" a golden age sci-fi short story by the legendary Isaac Asimov.

In this short story -- originally published in Universe Science Fiction in December 1953 --- the summit of Mount Everest remains unconquered. It was the ultimate unreached destination on Earth. No human being had successfully stood at the peak and returned to tell the tale. But what a decision was made not to climb to the summit, but rather drop in with a parachute, some supplies, and a spacesuit. A plan so crazy... IT. MIGHT. JUST. WORK.

When the truth is finally revealed about the nature of those photographs, it wasn't the cold or a lack of oxygen that was stopping man who reaching the roof of the world... it is something far more mysterious. "Everest" is a quick and fun tale of Golden Age Sci-Fi that blends earthly exploration with Asimov’s signature twist!