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The Will to Climb: Obsession and Commitment and the Quest to Climb Annapurna--the World's Deadliest Peak

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Book Synopsis: The bestselling author of The Mountain and No Shortcuts to the Top chronicles his three attempts to climb the world’s tenth-highest and statistically deadliest peak while exploring the dramatic and tragic history of others who have made—or attempted—the ascent.

“Viesturs and Roberts have written an exhaustively researched and wonderfully compelling history of the most fascinating and dangerous of the Himalayan giants.”—David Breashers, veteran mountaineer and documentary filmmaker, director of IMAX film Everest

As a high school student, Ed Viesturs read and was captivated by the French climber Maurice Herzog’s famous and grisly account of the first ascent of Annapurna in 1950. When he began his own campaign to climb the world’s fourteen highest peaks in the late 1980s, Viesturs looked forward with trepidation to undertaking Annapurna himself. Two failures to summit in 2000 and 2002 made Annapurna his nemesis. His successful 2005 ascent was the triumphant capstone of his climbing quest. In The Will to Climb Viesturs and co-author David Roberts bring the extraordinary challenges of Annapurna to vivid life through edge-of-your-seat accounts of the greatest climbs in the mountain’s history, and of his own failed attempts and eventual success. In the process Viesturs ponders what Annapurna reveals about some of our most fundamental moral and spiritual questions—questions, he believes, that we need to answer to lead our lives well.

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Embark on a thrilling journey with "The Will to Climb: Obsession and Commitment and the Quest to Climb Annapurna--the World's Deadliest Peak." Discover the gripping tale of Ed Viesturs as he takes on the challenge of conquering the tenth-highest and most perilous peak in the world. With heart-pounding narratives and rich historical insights, this book will captivate both adventurers and armchair explorers alike.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of mountaineering with this meticulously researched and spellbinding account. Ed Viesturs and David Roberts intricately weave together the dramatic history of Annapurna along with Viesturs' own harrowing attempts to reach its summit. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as you delve into the fascinating and dangerous realm of Himalayan giants.

Experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat as Ed Viesturs recounts his relentless pursuit of conquering Annapurna. Through triumph and adversity, Viesturs reflects on profound life lessons that resonate far beyond the realm of mountaineering. Explore the depths of human determination and resilience through the lens of one man's unwavering determination to achieve the impossible.

Ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure of courage and perseverance? Dive into "The Will to Climb" and be inspired by the indomitable spirit of Ed Viesturs as he conquers the world's deadliest peak. Discover the true essence of determination and triumph in the face of insurmountable challenges.

Order now and embark on a gripping journey of adventure and self-discovery!

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