Viesturs, Ed

No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks

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ISBN 13:
9780767924719
author:
Viesturs, Ed
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bravo Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
384
Dimensions:
13.2 x 2.1 x 20.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Sports & Recreation
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£13.67

Description

Ed Viesturs' gripping memoir recounts his pursuit of climbing's holy grail: standing atop the world's fourteen 8,000-meter peaks without bottled oxygen. For eighteen years, he pushed himself to new heights, driven by an unyielding motto: "Reaching the summit is optional. Getting down is mandatory." With raw excitement and humor, Viesturs shares his most harrowing climbs, revealing fatal errors in judgment made by fellow climbers and his own close calls and gallant rescues. Viesturs' story is as much about the man he became as it is about his quest. He recounts the 1996 Everest disaster, a pivotal moment in his odyssey, and details his heroic role in the tragedy. Alongside the raw excitement of his climbs, Viesturs reveals the camaraderie between climbers, making for an engaging read. Through his memoir, Viesturs offers a unique perspective on the world of extreme mountaineering, revealing both the beauty and danger of these majestic places.

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