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K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain

by Ed Viesturs

4.5 out of 5

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By Ed Viesturs

A Climber Ascends The Steep Slopes Of K2, The World's Second Highest Mountain. K2: Life And Death On The World S Most Dangerous Mountain

K2, the world's second-highest mountain, is a savage and unforgiving peak. It has claimed the lives of more climbers than any other 8,000-meter peak. In this haunting memoir, Ed Viesturs, the only American to summit all 14 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen, shares his harrowing and inspiring experiences on K2.

Viesturs first attempted to climb K2 in 1986. He and his team were forced to turn back just 200 meters from the summit due to bad weather. In 1992, he made another attempt, but this time he was caught in a fierce storm that nearly cost him his life. He was finally successful in summiting K2 in 1996, but the experience left him with a deep respect for the mountain's power.

In Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain, Viesturs recounts his experiences on K2 in vivid detail. He describes the challenges of climbing in the death zone, where the air is so thin that it is difficult to breathe. He also recounts the dangers of avalanches, crevasses, and rockfall. But despite the dangers, Viesturs is drawn back to K2 time and time again. He is fascinated by the mountain's beauty and the challenge it presents.

Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain is a gripping and inspiring memoir that will appeal to anyone who loves adventure and the outdoors. Viesturs' writing is honest and engaging, and he provides a unique perspective on one of the world's most challenging and dangerous mountains.

Praise for Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain

"A gripping and inspiring account of one man's journey to the top of the world's most dangerous mountain." - Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air

"A must-read for anyone who loves adventure and the outdoors." - Outside magazine

"A powerful and moving memoir that will stay with you long after you finish it." - Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Ed Viesturs is the only American to summit all 14 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. He is also the author of several books about mountaineering, including No Shortcuts to the Top and K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain.

K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain

by Ed Viesturs

4.5 out of 5