In May 2005 Ed Viesturs became the first American to ascend all
fourteen of the world's 8,000-meter peaks. He lives in Bainbridge
Island, Washington, with his wife and three children. He still
climbs and seeks out new adventures.
David Roberts was the author of more than twenty books on
mountaineering, adventure, and history, including No Shortcuts to
the Top, K2, and The Will to Climb, which he co-wrote with Ed
Viesturs and a memoir OnThe Ridge Between Life and Death. He has
written for National Geographic, National Geographic Adventure, and
Smithsonian.David Roberts passed away in 2021.
“Ed Viesturs is not merely one of our strongest mountaineers; he’s
also one of the most remarkable. He’s demonstrated that it’s
possible to climb the world’s highest peaks without taking reckless
chances, and without sacrificing one’s honor or integrity. He has
never hesitated to help other climbers in need, even when it meant
putting himself in danger or sacrificing his own opportunity to
achieve a summit. Ed, simply put, is a genuine American hero.”—Jon
Krakauer
“Ed Viesturs—the first American to climb all fourteen 8,000 meter
peaks without bottled oxygen—is an animal. A human animal blessed
with enormous strength balanced by intelligence, honesty, and a
heart of gold. And besides, HE IS A NICE GUY. This is a great read
for those of us who climb, those who want to learn to climb and
live to tell about it, and those who like great adventures.”—Jim
Whittaker, first American to climb Mount Everest
“Ed Viesturs was an inspiration to me personally and to the
Seahawks team in 2005. I highly recommend reading this account of
one of America’s heroes.”—Mike Holmgren, former head coach of the
Seattle Seahawks
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