Pt peter whittaker, ed viesturs, and zeb blais called in after their successful mount rainier summit. He recently completed a 16year quest to climb all 14 of the worlds highest mountains above 8,000 meters without the use of supplemental oxygen. Make offer lookout the story of an amazing mountain 2nd edhcdj1977signed the mountain world 196061. Everest 7 times and all 14 of the worlds highest mountains with elevations over 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen. This book paints dudley wolfe in a more favorable portrait. Obsession and commitment and the quest to climb annapurna the worlds most deadly peak book description ed viesturs has contributed to the will to climb. By kira walton 10 years ago a thrilling chronicle of the tragedyridden history of climbing k2, the worlds most difficult and unpredictable mountain, by the bestselling authors of no shortcuts to the top. Herzogs dramatic account in his book annapurna inspired viesturs at the age of 16 to take up mountaineering. My time on everest by ed viesturs 19jun2014 paperback jan 1, 1600. He is the only american to have climbed all 14 of the worlds eightthousander. What ed viesturs is reading right now outside online. Ed viesturs signed books 8k peak is the exclusive online retailer for all of ed viesturs signed books. One of my favorite books of all time and that is saying a lot.
Ed viesturss most popular book is no shortcuts to the top. Get weekly book recommendations delivered right to your inbox. Ed viesturs is the first and only american to ascend all fourteen of the worlds 8,000meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Climbing the legendary k2 ed viesturs novel takes us to the top and through what it takes to get there. Veteran worldclass climber and bestselling author ed viesturs the only american to have climbed all fourteen of the worlds 8,000meter peaks, and only the sixth man to do so without supplemental oxygentrains his sights on mount everest, the highest peak on earth, in richly detailed accounts of expeditions that are by turns personal, harrowing, deadly, and inspiring. Author interview ed viesturs, author of no shortcuts to. Viesturs was handson building first ascent with the rest of the first ascent. Ed viesturs is the first and only american to ascend all fourteen of the worlds 8,000meter peaks without supplemental oxygen and the author of the mountain, k2, and the will to climb. Ed viesturs summits all fourteen 8,000meter giants. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers.
Viesturs has also found a niche as a corporate motivational speaker. The teams ascended the disappointment cleaver route in chilly temperatures, winds about 30 mph, and clear skies. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain by. Mountaineering hardcover illustrated books for sale ebay. Hes spent more than two years of his life on the mountain. He is the only american to have climbed all 14 of the worlds eightthousander mountain peaks, and the fifth person to do so without using supplemental oxygen. Explore books by ed viesturs with our selection at. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Ed viesturs viesturs, ed used books, rare books and new books. Ed viesturs is the first and only american to ascend all fourteen of the worlds 8,000meter peaks without supplemental oxygen and the author of the mountain, no shortcuts to the top, and the will to climb. Climbing the worlds 14 highest peaks by ed viesturs with david roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Personally signed by ed himself, they are sure to be the center piece of any mountaineering collection. Ideal for sneakers, athletes who have high volume footwear and high mileage running, construction workers, people who work on concrete floors, and any high impact sports. Ed viesturs was born on june 22, 1959 in fort wayne, indiana, usa. Feb 14, 2017 in may, mountaineering legend ed viesturs became the first american to summit all 14 of the worlds 8,000meter peaks when he reached the top of nepals fabled annapurna. Famed mountain climber ed viesturs is out of retirement and back on mount everest, helping with an eddie bauersponsored climb. The will to climb by ed viesturs and david roberts. Ed viesturs still climbs and seeks out new adventures. Growing up outside chicago in the early 1970s, viesturs happened to read maurice herzogs story of his 1950 ascent of annapurna, the first 8,000meter mountain ever.
Viesturs has published his autobiography, no shortcuts to the top. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain details six of k2 expeditions with plenty of details about the highs and lows of each one. Ed viesturs author of no shortcuts to the top goodreads. Ed viesturs newest novel is a thrilling chronicle of the tragedyridden history of climbing k2, the worlds most difficult and unpredictable mountain. Ed viesturs is the reinhold messner of american climbing. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain make wolfe seem more incompetent but to say he was unqualified which viesturs and roberts do not to be high on the mountain is wrong too. Edmund viesturs born june 22, 1959 is a highaltitude mountaineer and corporate speaker. Unfollow everest signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. He is known for his work on vertical limit 2000, frontline 1983 and messner 2002. Ed viesturs is currently considered a single author. Everest disaster is a 1997 bestselling nonfiction book written by jon krakauer. Ed viesturs, the first american to climb all fourteen of the worlds eightthousander mountain peaks without bottled oxygen, presents his new memoir the mountain. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain by ed viesturs with david roberts, broadway books and eddie bauer are proud to offer you the chance to win a signed first edition of k2 and an amazing gear package from first ascent.
Here are four books the mountaineer thinks you should check out. Expedia advertising poster, 16 x 20 inches, featuring a spectacular color photograph of climbers ed viesturs and scott. Climbing the worlds 14 highest peaks by ed viesturs, david roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ed viesturs shares photos from his book, himalayan quest. Ed viesturs is the first and only american to ascend all fourteen of the worlds 8,000meter peaks without supplemental oxygen and the author of the mountain, no shortcuts to the top, and k2. Annapurna was first climbed in 1950 by a french expedition led by maurice herzog, and including legendary climbers louis lachenal and lionel teray. The book covers in detail ed viesturs career as a mountaineer, how he prepared for his expeditions and his philosophy about how he managed the inherent risks. Ed viesturs books list of books by author ed viesturs thriftbooks. Signed at telluride mountain film festival, 2003 ed viesturs 1959. The surfing animals alphabet book is just what your little surfer needs 4 coffee table books for inspiring some epic spring adventures trevor noah on his. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. In addition to his collaborations with ed viestrus, david roberts is the author of more than twenty books, including finding everett ruess. Climbing the worlds 14 highest peaks ed viesturs 2006 hardcover dj fine signed by ed viesturs 2 copies available by.
That may be one of the unintended lessons in ed viesturs thoroughly absorbing memoir about his 17year campaign to climb the worlds 14 highest mountains, no shortcuts to the top. In addition to his collaborations with ed viesturs, david roberts is the author of more than twenty books, including finding everett ruess. In celebration of todays release of ed viesturss thrilling new book, k2. Ed viesturs has sumitted all 14 of the worlds highest mountains, without having to use bottled oxygen. The timberland company hosts book signing with ed viesturs. No where is mountaineering more dangerous than k2, where for every four climbers that have reached the summit, a person has died.
Viesturs will be available to sign books following the event. Find signed collectible books by ed viesturs himalayan quest. Obsession and commitment and the quest to climb annapurna the worlds most deadly peak as an author. Ed viesturs novel takes us to the top and through what it takes to get there.
Rmi guide peter whittaker along with ed viesturs led a team of eight climbers to the summit of mt. Viesturs has gone on eleven expeditions to everest, reaching the summit seven times and spending more than two years of his life on the mountain. The worlds most famous mountain, everest remains for serious highaltitude climbers an ultimate goal. Apr 16, 2012 this book paints dudley wolfe in a more favorable portrait. Ed viesturs is a professional mountaineer and has successfully reached the summits of all of the worlds fourteen 8000meter peaks without supplemental oxygen, an 18 year project he christened endeavor 8000. Ed will sign copies of his book, himalayan quest, a detailed photographic chronicle of his 12 himalayan summits.
Ed viesturs is americas leading high altitude mountaineer, having climbed many of the worlds most challenging. Ed viesturs has 12 books on goodreads with 29434 ratings. Given k2s fearful reputation, it makes sense that a close study of the most dramatic attempts on the peak, which the veteran climber ed viesturs offers in k2. Product description the sole ed viesturs signature edition footbeds hereafter called the soles or footbeds are a custom fit aftermarket insole made for use in highvolume footwear, like my hiking and mountaineering boots. He has summited everest seven times and found the body of rob hall shortly after the 1996 disaster. Pete athans, jamling tenzing, ed viesturs, jon krakauer. Nepal time, ed viesturs, 46, stepped into the sky, and into history, to become the first american to climb all 14 of the worlds 8,000meter peaks. In 2005, ed became the first american to climb all fourteen 8,000 meter peaks and he was the fifth person to do so without artificial oxygen. And still, he climbed so fast on summit day the rest of the crew never caught up with him, so the only record of his summit that day is not a couple of hundred feet of 70mm film stock, but a self.
Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. On antarctica 2001 1st ed paperback new signed by len airey 3. It details krakauers experience in the 1996 mount everest disaster, in which eight climbers were killed and several others were stranded by a storm. Mountaineer ed viesturs speaks via radio to climbers stuck in a storm on mount everest in 1996. I had fond memories of guiding everest with rob in 94 and 95 and of our climbs together on cho oyu, lhotse, makalu, and gasherbrum ii. Join facebook to connect with ed viesturs and others you may know. Viesturs has gone on eleven expeditions to everest, spending more than two years of his life on the mountain. Viesturs was born in 1959 and now lives on bainbridge island, washington with his wife of years, paula, and their children. In the following pages, ed tells us just how he does itand how you can, too, whether youre gunning for rainier or the toughest peak in your neck of the woods. My time on everest by ed viesturs, david roberts online at alibris. Retired ed viesturs hears call of the mountain the. Ed viesturs is americas leading high altitude mountaineer, having climbed many of the worlds most challenging summits, including ascending mount everest seven times. Ed viesturs summits annapurna traditional mountaineering. Lists all of ed viesturss appearances on the charlie rose program on charlierose.
See all books authored by ed viesturs, including no shortcuts to the top. Mar 03, 20 it was great to hang out with scott and rob again. Sole signature series ed viesturs advanced foot orthotics. These books are great gifts for anyone from the hard core mountaineer to the arm chair adventurer. When ed viesturs was helping to make the first ever imaxformat film on mount everest, he was the only one on the team climbing without oxygen. Peter reported light wind, great climbing conditions and a beautiful day on mt. No climber today is better poised to survey everests various ascentsboth personal and historic. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain. Coburn has also included fascinating information about nepal, buddhism, and the sherpa culture, as well as the history of climbing everest. Author interview ed viesturs, author of no shortcuts to the. Make offer the will to climb ed viesturs hardcover hc book first edition. But this book is about more than just mountain climbing.