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One of the best! 
This book is super! Ed mixes his own adventures in with just enough history to give it some background. When I reached the end of the book, I was sorry that it had to end but was also sorry that Ed's Endeavor 8000 had been completed. Hopefully, he'll write more books about his mountaineering. I was also impressed by the man himself, who seems to have both integrity and humility. Well done!
Accurate account of the life of a premier Himlayan climber 
Ed Viesturs has done a very brave thing. He has introduced the importance of safety into a world of alpha dogs all vying for the definitive issue unto the proverbial fire hydrant.
"Getting up is optional, getting down is mandatory." This is Ed's motto and is the greatest truism that could be pounded into the heads of climbers and mountaineers.
I failed to get down once. I did get out however. With some help from a helicopter. I wish I would have lived by Ed's 'motto.' The mountains provide both an irresistible allure of challenge and beauty. The downside is that the environment often varies from unforgiving to deadly.
This is an enjoyable read about one very sane climber and his quest to survive multiple journeys to the top of the world. Safe to add that exceptional genetics played a role.
doesn't get much better
Recently a high schooh friend from central New York shared slides of his adventure to climb the Seven Summits. I had to know more - what motivates a person to this advernture?
No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks answered this question and more-what it feels like to be [vicariously] on the mountain with the climber. I could not put the book down, and now also view climbing pictures from the the many web sites that give one the visual-its awesome.
Dick Mayberry, McLean Virginia
Excellent and Exciting Read
This book I bought for my husband for Christmas and he absolutely LOVED it. He said it was touching, scary and exciting. A real eye opener about just what is in the head of those who camp, climb and hike and just why they do it.
reviews: 1, 2, page 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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