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OverviewFor 18 years, Viesturs pursued climbing's holy grail: to stand atop the world's fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of bottled oxygen. However, No Shortcuts to the Top is as much about the man who would become the first American to achieve that goal as it is about his stunning quest. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ed Viesturs , Visiting Lecturer David Roberts (Osaka University)Publisher: Random House USA Inc Imprint: Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc) Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.626kg ISBN: 9780767924702ISBN 10: 0767924703 Pages: 358 Publication Date: 17 October 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock  Table of ContentsReviewsEd Viesturs is not merely one of our strongest mountaineers; he's also one of the most remarkable. He's demonstrated that it's possible to climb the world's highest peaks without taking reckless chances, and without sacrificing one's honor or integrity. He has never hesitated to help other climbers in need, even when it meant putting himself in danger or sacrificing his own opportunity to achieve a summit. Ed, simply put, is a genuine American hero. --Jon Krakauer <br> From the drama of the peaks, to the struggle of making a living as a professional climber, to the basic how-tos of life at 26,000 feet, No Shortcuts to the Top is fascinating reading. <br>--Aron Ralston, author of Between a Rock and a Hard Place<br> <br> Ed Viesturs--the first American to climb all fourteen 8,000 meter peaks without bottled oxygen--is an animal. A human animal blessed with enormous strength balanced by intelligence, honesty, and a heart of gold. And besides, HE IS A NICE GUY.<br>This is a great read for those of us who climb, those who want to learn to climb and live to tell about it, and those who like great adventures. --Jim Whittaker, first American to climb Mount Everest <br> Ed Viesturs was an inspiration to me personally and to the Seahawks team in 2005. I highly recommend reading this account of one of America's heroes. --Mike Holmgren, coach of the Seattle Seahawks Author Information"ED VIESTURS still climbs and seeks out new adventures. He lives on Bainbridge Island, Washington, with his wife and three children. DAVID ROBERTS is a veteran author of mountaineering books, including ""On the Ridge Between Life and Death.""" Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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