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The Will To Climb: Obsession And Commitment And The Quest To Climb Annapurna--the World's Deadliest Peak (2011)

by Ed Viesturs(Favorite Author)

3.86 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

030772042X (ISBN13: 9780307720429)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Crown Publishers

review 1: A really good book. It chronicles an extensive climbing history of Annapurna, it's most famous ascenders and their fates (on or after the mountain), and the book also delves into Ed's own struggles, thoughts and fears on his 3 attempts @ the world's deadliest mountain and on other peaks too. I especially appreciated and could relate to the author's dialogue concerning mountaineering and how it affects loved ones, especially wife and kids. Although I'm not even in the same galaxy as Ed and these climbers when it comes to mountaineering knowledge, experience and high altitude accomplishments, the same types of feelings and discussions are had in my household when planning for and heading off on another, possibly dangerous, or even deadly, trip. Plus Ed signed my copy and wro... morete, "Good luck on Denali." Whenever that opportunity presents itself, and I get up and down successfully, I hope to leaf back thru the book to the first page so I can thank Ed for the kind words of encouragement.
review 2: I love reading about Annapurna. But I have read so many mountaineering books, that I feel I am reading the same story again and again. This book was different. I was intrigued by the challenges of Annapurna including another perspective on the first ascent and the first winter ascent. There is also some good stories of the other people that have climbed all of the 8000 meter peaks. I really like the way Viesturs gives the facts without strongly placing judgement. Granted, he has opinions of his own, and he is entitled to them, but this made the book more enjoyable to read because he is not attacking the actions of others. I have never met Viesturs, but his boks make him seem like an enjoyable guy to be around. Good book. less

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