Ed viesturs is americas leading high altitude mountaineer, having climbed many of the worlds most challenging. Expedia advertising poster, 16 x 20 inches, featuring a spectacular color photograph of climbers ed viesturs and scott. Herzogs dramatic account in his book annapurna inspired viesturs at the age of 16 to take up mountaineering. 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. Retired ed viesturs hears call of the mountain the. Ed viesturs is the reinhold messner of american climbing. Coburn has also included fascinating information about nepal, buddhism, and the sherpa culture, as well as the history of climbing everest. Ed viesturs was born on june 22, 1959 in fort wayne, indiana, usa. In celebration of todays release of ed viesturss thrilling new book, k2. 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. My time on everest by ed viesturs, david roberts online at alibris. He is known for his work on vertical limit 2000, frontline 1983 and messner 2002. Ed viesturss most popular book is no shortcuts to the top. Mountaineering hardcover illustrated books for sale ebay.
Ed viesturs is currently considered a single author. Viesturs has published his autobiography, no shortcuts to the top. Viesturs was handson building first ascent with the rest of the first ascent. Ed viesturs books list of books by author ed viesturs thriftbooks. Find signed collectible books by ed viesturs himalayan quest. 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. But this book is about more than just mountain climbing. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain by. Ed viesturs has sumitted all 14 of the worlds highest mountains, without having to use bottled oxygen. Ed viesturs novel takes us to the top and through what it takes to get there. Books by ed viesturs author of no shortcuts to the top goodreads. Pt peter whittaker, ed viesturs, and zeb blais called in after their successful mount rainier summit. 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.
Make offer the will to climb ed viesturs hardcover hc book first edition. Personally signed by ed himself, they are sure to be the center piece of any mountaineering collection. In 2005, he completed endeavor 8000, his climbs without supplemental oxygen of. Unfollow everest signed to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ed viesturs summits annapurna traditional mountaineering. Annapurna was first climbed in 1950 by a french expedition led by maurice herzog, and including legendary climbers louis lachenal and lionel teray. Mar 03, 20 it was great to hang out with scott and rob again. Ed viesturs is the first and only american to ascend all fourteen of the worlds 8,000meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. The worlds most famous mountain, everest remains for serious highaltitude climbers an ultimate goal. Ed viesturs signed books 8k peak is the exclusive online retailer for all of ed viesturs signed books. See all books authored by ed viesturs, including no shortcuts to the top. Mountaineer ed viesturs speaks via radio to climbers stuck in a storm on mount everest in 1996. 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 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. Signed at telluride mountain film festival, 2003 ed viesturs 1959. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Viesturs has gone on eleven expeditions to everest, spending more than two years of his life on the mountain. In addition to his collaborations with ed viesturs, david roberts is the author of more than twenty books, including finding everett ruess. Ed viesturs, the first american to climb all fourteen of the worlds eightthousander mountain peaks without bottled oxygen, presents his new memoir the mountain. Peter reported light wind, great climbing conditions and a beautiful day on mt. Make offer lookout the story of an amazing mountain 2nd edhcdj1977signed the mountain world 196061. It details krakauers experience in the 1996 mount everest disaster, in which eight climbers were killed and several others were stranded by a storm. 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. Ed viesturs has gone on eleven expeditions to everest, reaching the summit seven times. Ed viesturs viesturs, ed used books, rare books and new books. Ed will sign copies of his book, himalayan quest, a detailed photographic chronicle of his 12 himalayan summits. 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.
Rmi guide peter whittaker along with ed viesturs led a team of eight climbers to the summit of mt. Ed viesturs is americas leading high altitude mountaineer, having climbed many of the worlds most challenging summits, including ascending mount everest seven times. 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. 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. Here are four books the mountaineer thinks you should check out. 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. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Everest 7 times and all 14 of the worlds highest mountains with elevations over 8,000 meters without supplemental oxygen. Climbing the worlds 14 highest peaks by ed viesturs, david roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The will to climb by ed viesturs and david roberts. 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. 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.
Ed viesturs summits all fourteen 8,000meter giants. Pete athans, jamling tenzing, ed viesturs, jon krakauer. Author interview ed viesturs, author of no shortcuts to the. No climber today is better poised to survey everests various ascentsboth personal and historic. Join facebook to connect with ed viesturs and others you may know. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. 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. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Lists all of ed viesturss appearances on the charlie rose program on charlierose.
No where is mountaineering more dangerous than k2, where for every four climbers that have reached the summit, a person has died. Author interview ed viesturs, author of no shortcuts to. He is the only american to have climbed all 14 of the worlds eightthousander. 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. Climbing the worlds 14 highest peaks ed viesturs 2006 hardcover dj fine signed by ed viesturs 2 copies available by. In addition to his collaborations with ed viestrus, david roberts is the author of more than twenty books, including finding everett ruess. 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. 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. Hes spent more than two years of his life on the mountain. All eight climbers in the party reached the summit. Nov 08, 2009 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. The teams ascended the disappointment cleaver route in chilly temperatures, winds about 30 mph, and clear skies.
My time on everest by ed viesturs 19jun2014 paperback jan 1, 1600. Explore books by ed viesturs with our selection at. Ed viesturs has 12 books on goodreads with 29434 ratings. Get weekly book recommendations delivered right to your inbox. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Famed mountain climber ed viesturs is out of retirement and back on mount everest, helping with an eddie bauersponsored climb. These books are great gifts for anyone from the hard core mountaineer to the arm chair adventurer. Ed viesturs shares photos from his book, himalayan quest. 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. 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.
The timberland company hosts book signing with ed viesturs. Retired ed viesturs hears call of the mountain the seattle. 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. Viesturs has also found a niche as a corporate motivational speaker. 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. Everest disaster is a 1997 bestselling nonfiction book written by jon krakauer. Viesturs will be available to sign books following the event. Obsession and commitment and the quest to climb annapurna the worlds most deadly peak as an author. This book paints dudley wolfe in a more favorable portrait. 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. Sole signature series ed viesturs advanced foot orthotics.
He has summited everest seven times and found the body of rob hall shortly after the 1996 disaster. 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. Edmund viesturs born june 22, 1959 is a highaltitude mountaineer and corporate speaker. 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. 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. What ed viesturs is reading right now outside online. On antarctica 2001 1st ed paperback new signed by len airey 3. One of my favorite books of all time and that is saying a lot. Apr 16, 2012 this book paints dudley wolfe in a more favorable portrait. 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. Climbing the legendary k2 ed viesturs novel takes us to the top and through what it takes to get there. Life and death on the worlds most dangerous mountain.
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