Description: K2 by Ed Viesturs, David Roberts Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The deadly history of the worlds most-dangerous mountain illuminates the many lessons both climbers and non-climbers alike can glean from K2, the aptly named Savage Mountain. Publisher Description Now in paperback, Ed Viesturs, the first American to ascend all fourteen of the worlds 8,000-meter peaks, and perhaps the worlds most renowned climber today, explores the history of climbing K2--including his own climbs and 2008s deadly disaster that took eleven lives in a single day.A thrilling chronicle of the tragedy-ridden history of climbing the worlds most difficult and unpredictable mountain, by the bestselling authors of The Mountain and No Shortcuts to the Top"Gripping . . . reveals a good deal about the rarefied noble-gonzo world of high-altitude mountaineering."-TheNew York TimesEd Viesturs, one of the worlds 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 mountains most memorable sagas inorder to illustrate lessonsabout the fundamental questions mountaineering raises-questions of risk, ambition, loyalty to ones teammates, self-sacrifice, and the price of glory. Viesturs knows the mountain firsthand. He and renowned alpinist Scott Fischer climbed it in 1992 andgot caughtin an avalanche that sent them sliding to almost certain death beforeEd managed to get into a self-arrest position with his ice ax and stop both his fall and Scotts.Focusing on seven of the mountains 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 Viesturss personal collection and from historical sources, this is the definitive account of the worlds ultimate mountain, and of the lessons that can be gleaned from struggling toward its elusive summit. Author Biography In May 2005 Ed Viesturs became the first American to ascend all fourteen of the worlds 8,000-meter peaks. He lives in Bainbridge Island, Washington, with his wife and three children. He still climbs and seeks out new adventures.David Roberts was the author of more than twenty books on mountaineering, adventure, and history, including No Shortcuts to the Top, K2, and The Will to Climb, which he co-wrote with Ed Viesturs and a memoir OnThe Ridge Between Life and Death. He has written for National Geographic, National Geographic Adventure, and Smithsonian.David Roberts passed away in 2021. Details ISBN 0767932609 ISBN-13 9780767932608 Title K2 Author Ed Viesturs, David Roberts Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 368 Publisher Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc) GE_Item_ID:43670522; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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Location: Fairfield, Ohio
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ISBN-13: 9780767932608
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Book Title: K2 : Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain
Number of Pages: 368 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
Topic: Special Interest / Adventure, Outdoor Skills, Asia / India & South Asia, Mountaineering, Expeditions & Discoveries, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains
Item Height: 1 in
Publication Year: 2010
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature, Travel, Sports & Recreation, History
Item Weight: 11 Oz
Author: David Roberts, Ed Viesturs
Item Length: 8 in
Item Width: 5.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
