Viesturs, Ed

K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain

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ISBN 13:
9780767932608
author:
Viesturs, Ed
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Broadway Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
20.4 x 13.4 x 2.5 cm
Genre:
Climbing & mountaineering
Condition:
New
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£12.67

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K2: A Story of Risk and Ambition The world's most difficult mountain has a history of tragedy. Ed Viesturs, one of the world's premier high-altitude mountaineers, explores this history to reveal lessons about the fundamental questions mountaineering raises. Viesturs draws on his own experiences, including a near-fatal ascent in 1992, as well as seven other dramatic campaigns, to craft an edge-of-your-seat narrative. With photographs from his personal collection and historical sources, he sheds light on the price of glory and the importance of loyalty to one's teammates. This account is a gripping chronicle of the mountain's most memorable sagas, offering insights into the world of high-altitude mountaineering that will be unforgettably compelling for climbers and armchair travelers alike.

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