K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain Free Audiobook Download by Ed Viesturs,David Roberts

The most dangerous mountain on earth, K2, is the world's second highest peak. An anonymous climber was first to summit the mountain and be the first person to die on its ascent in 1985, ultimately pushing back the date for ascending it by two years. However, as more climbers attempted to cross over its perilous peaks some did not return alive. This book tells of how one of these many climbers suffered through an ordeal that could only be compared to hell-on-earth as he had a fight for his life with death itself.

When you think of mountaineering, you probably picture an expert climbing the most difficult peaks on the planet. But Ed Viesturs has not climbed any mountain--not Everest or Denali--in over three decades. Why? He's retired from mountaineering for a good reason: he doesn't want to hurt himself, and he enjoyed his time on the mountain too much when he was younger.

Ed Viesturs, David Roberts and ['Fred Sanders'] narrate this riveting story of the deadliest mountain on earth. The book has a novelistic feel as it recounts the harrowing adventures, triumphs, and tragedies of a group of climbers led by 'Ed Viesturs.' From their childhoods in Maine to their days spent on the mountain, they are likeable and relatable characters. Interspersed with the story are essays from Ed Viesturs about his life and career.

In 1993, Ed Viesturs set out to climb K2. He had no idea what he was in for. Like many mountaineers, Viesturs thought that the experience would be like any other expedition; it would give him a great adventure and a sense of accomplishment. However, as he climbed higher and higher up the mountain to his final 8,000-meter (26,250 foot) camp on July 26th, he realized that he was in for something much more life-threatening than anticipated. From the point of view of David Roberts' biography of Viesturs entitled "K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain," this is a story about an expedition that has been talked about ever since it happened

In the summer of 1986, Ed Viesturs, David Roberts and George Lowe climbed the world's second-highest peak, K2. It was the most dangerous mountain climb in history. The trio endured a journey of treacherous weather and extreme danger to reach the summit, but their story is not about success or triumph.

K2 is the world's most dangerous mountain. It's also one of the most spectacular mountains. K2 has a high-altitude ice cap, which means that it is extremely cold, making it a difficult and dangerous climb. David Roberts experienced this firsthand when he was on K2 in 1978. He was just 19 years old, but he made it to the summit as part of a group of climbers from America's west slope. This story is about his experience on K2 and what happened after he returned home in 1979.