World class mountaineer Ed Viesturs is coming out with a new book in October called “K2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain.” Ed is the first American climber to summit all 14 of the world’s 8000-meter (26,200 ft) peaks! I recently watched Ed interviewed on The Colbert Report, and you may recall …
This book started my obsession with all things related to the Himalayas. I picked up a copy at a local used book sale, because I was intrigued by the cover photo. The author is the famous cinematographer who filmed one of my favorite movies, IMAX: Everest. Check out my full review of High Exposure on …
Talk about an amazing and inspiring story! Touching the Void is the unbelievable tale of two British mountaineers who set out to make a first ascent of Siula Grande in the Preuvian Andes. Check out my book review of Touching the Void. It was also made into an incredible movie (though I prefered the book) …