Himalayan Quest Ed Viesturs on the 8,000-Meter Giants

by Viesturs, Ed; Potterfield, Peter

• ISBN13: 9780792268840
• ISBN10: 0792268849
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: National Geographic

Summary

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 Questoffers 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 Questwill appeal not only to Viesturs's significant fan base (fondly known as Edophiles or Edheads), but also to outdoor aficionados and armchair adventurers everywhere.

Author Biography

Ed Viesturs is America's leading high-altitude mountaineer. He is the only American, and one of only a handful internationally, to have climbed the twelve highest peaks. He is currently on a quest to climb all fourteen of the world's highest mountains -- those above 8,000 meters -- all without the use of supplemental oxygen, and has given hundreds of lectures around the world chronicling his efforts. He lives in Seattle, Washington Peter Potterfield, editor and publisher of MountainZone.com since 1996, is the author of four books on the subject of mountains and wilderness

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 14
Prologue	p. 18
The Memory of Photographs	p. 24
1987-1988: Everest	p. 30
1989: Kanchenjunga	p. 36
1990-1991: Everest	p. 46
1992: K2	p. 50
1993: Sishapangma, Everest	p. 58
1994: Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu	p. 64
1995: Everest, Makalu, Gasherbrum I & II	p. 74
1996-1997: Everest, Broad Peak	p. 86
1998-1999: Manaslu, Dhaulagiri	p. 110
2000: Annapurna	p. 128
2001: Nanga Parbat, Sishapangma	p. 136
2002: Annapurna	p. 144
Epilogue	p. 156
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