A discussion with mountain climber and author Ed Viesturs

with Ed Viesturs
in Sports, Books
on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 * * * * *

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Ed Viesturs talks about being the first American to reach the summit of all 14 of the world's highest peaks. He is one of six climbers to accomplish this feat without the use of bottled oxygen. He also discusses his memoir, "No Shortcuts to The Top".

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    1. Dan  11/26/2007 11:44 PM Report

      Ed Viesturs is a true American hero and an outstanding mountaineer. "No Shortcuts to the Top," is a great book, it has motivated me to get off the couch and to start doing something to make my dreams happen.