- Publisher: National Geographic
- Year: 2009
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 176pp
- Illustrated: Yes
- Dimensions: 253x200mm
- Condition: New
- Weight: 0.6kg
- ISBN: 9781426204852
- Product code: 513713
Himalayan Quest
New Paperback Illustrated
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Ed Viesturs is one of an elite group of mountaineers who have conquered all 14 of the world's eight-thousanders (peaks over 8,000 metres) without the use of oxygen. Here, along with his own breathtaking photographs, Viesturs tells the stories of his climbs in the high Himalaya between 1987 and 2005, including five different routes on Everest, and ascents of Kanchenjunga, K2, Shishapangma, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat and Annapurna.
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Now updated to include the triumphant culmination of a monumental quest-to stand on the summits of all fourteen of the world's highest mountains-Himalayan Quest offers an unforgettable glimpse into the remarkable world of Ed Viesturs, America's best-known high altitude climber, and the breathtaking landscape in which he works. It is an unparalleled showcase of both the heartbreaking tragedy and the ineffable joy Viesturs has experienced while striving at the limits of human endurance. At the center of this extraordinary account of his mountaineering adventures are Viesturs's own awe-inspiring photographs from the top of the world. This collection of images will show readers the deadly beauty and haunting menace of the Himalaya. A unique, inspiring, and spine-tingling glimpse into the rarified world of the extreme climber, Himalayan Quest will appeal not only to Viesturs's significant fan base (fondly known as Edophiles or Edheads), but also to outdoor aficionados and armchair adventurers everywhere.
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Ed Viesturs is one of an elite group of mountaineers who have conquered all 14 of the world's eight-thousanders (peaks over 8,000 metres) without the use of oxygen. Here, along with his own breathtaking photographs, Viesturs tells the stories of his climbs in the high Himalaya between 1987 and 2005, including five different routes on Everest, and ascents of Kanchenjunga, K2, Shishapangma, Manaslu, Nanga Parbat and Annapurna.
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