Summaries of books by Ed Viesturs|David Roberts:
No Shortcuts to the Top
Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks
Ed Viesturs|David Roberts
The book chronicles the personal journey of renowned American mountaineer Ed Viesturs as he becomes the first American to ascend all fourteen of the world's 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. It delves into the challenges, risks, and triumphs of high-altitude climbing, as well as the dedication and perseverance required to achieve such extraordinary feats.
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K2
Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain
Ed Viesturs|David Roberts
The book chronicles the harrowing experiences of climbers on K2, the world's second-highest but most perilous mountain, detailing the challenges and tragedies that have occurred on its slopes. It combines historical accounts of expeditions with the personal insights of Ed Viesturs, one of the few climbers to have summited all fourteen of the world's 8,000-meter peaks.
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