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Ed Viesturs, one of the world's premier high-altitude mountaineers, explores the remarkable history of K2 and of those who have attempted to conquer it. At the same time, he probes the mountain's most memorable sagas in order to illustrate lessons&nbs about the fundamental questions mountaineering raises—questions of risk, ambition, loyalty to one's teammates, self-sacrifice, and the price of glory. Viesturs knows the mountain firsthand. He and renowned alpinist Scott Fischer climbed it in 1992 and got caught in an avalanche that sent them sliding to almost certain death before Ed managed to get into a self-arrest position with his ice ax and stop both his fall and Scott's.
Focusing on seven of the mountain's most dramatic campaigns, from his own troubled ascent to the 2008 tragedy, Viesturs crafts an edge-of-your-seat narrative that climbers and armchair travelers alike will find unforgettably compelling. With photographs from Viesturs's personal collection and from historical sources, this is the definitive account of the world's ultimate mountain, and of the lessons that can be gleaned from struggling toward its elusive summit.
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Experience the thrill, the danger, and the undeniable allure of the world's most dangerous mountain with K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain. This gripping book, written by bestselling authors of The Mountain and No Shortcuts to the Top, takes you on a journey through the tragedy-ridden history of climbing K2.
With a combination of remarkable storytelling and firsthand accounts, Ed Viesturs, one of the world's premier high-altitude mountaineers, unravels the mysteries and challenges of conquering K2. Through heart-pounding narratives, Viesturs delves into the profound questions that mountaineering raises, including risk, ambition, loyalty, sacrifice, and the pursuit of glory.
As you flip through the pages, be prepared for an adrenaline rush as Viesturs recounts his own turbulent ascent along with the treacherous 2008 tragedy. With stunning photographs captured by Viesturs himself and from historical sources, you'll be transported to the icy slopes of K2, feeling the weight of the backpack and the icy gusts of wind against your skin.
The definitive account of the world's ultimate mountain, K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain is a must-read for both climbers and armchair travelers. Whether you are an avid adventurer or someone who enjoys living vicariously through others, this book will leave you breathless.
Embark on a journey of a lifetime and discover the true essence of mountaineering. Experience the thrill, the triumphs, and the tragedies. Grab your copy of K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain today and discover what it takes to conquer the impossible.
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