{"product_id":"k2-life-and-death-on-the-worlds-most-dangerous-mountain-by-ed-viesturs-david-roberts","title":"K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain By Ed Viesturs , David Roberts","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eK2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain, By Ed Viesturs, David Roberts, A Gripping Chronicle Of Human Courage, Tragedy, And The Most Treacherous Climb On Earth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eK2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain, By Ed Viesturs, David Roberts\u003c\/em\u003e is a riveting and authoritative non‑fiction narrative that explores the perilous history of climbing \u003cstrong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eK2\u003c\/strong\u003e, the world’s second‑tallest peak and widely regarded as the most formidable mountain on the planet. At 28,251 feet in the Karakoram Range of northern Pakistan, K2 commands respect as a summit that is \u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"853\"\u003efar more lethal than Mount Everest\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a long legacy of triumph and tragedy that has fascinated mountaineers and armchair adventurers alike. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eWritten by legendary high‑altitude climber \u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eEd Viesturs\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the greatest alpinists of his generation, and expertly co‑authored with seasoned adventure writer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eDavid Roberts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book blends \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003efirst‑hand experience, historical narrative, and compelling storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e to offer readers a definitive account of the mountain’s deadliest ascents and dramatic struggles. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003eK2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e, Viesturs draws on his own harrowing 1992 expedition alongside renowned climbers like Scott Fischer, recounting how an avalanche nearly cost them their lives and illustrating the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eraw, unforgiving nature of high‑altitude mountaineering\u003c\/strong\u003e in stark, unforgettable detail. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eThe narrative goes beyond personal memoirs to examine \u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eseven of K2’s most dramatic campaigns\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the catastrophic 2008 climbing season that resulted in one of the worst single‑event tragedies in mountaineering history. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Through vivid descriptions and historical context, Viesturs and Roberts delve into the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eessence of risk, ambition, loyalty, teamwork, self‑sacrifice, and the price of glory\u003c\/strong\u003e that define the pursuit of K2’s summit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eThis book is more than an adventure story; it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003ephilosophical exploration of what drives climbers to face extreme danger, and what can be learned from their greatest successes and deepest losses\u003c\/strong\u003e. Viesturs’s narrative captures the breathtaking beauty of the Karakoram, the crushing forces of nature above 25,000 feet, and the fragile balance between life and death that climbers must confront. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"3104\"\u003eComplete with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2764\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003ephotographs from personal collections and historical sources\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003eK2: Life and Death on the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e appeals to a wide audience — from seasoned mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts to readers fascinated by human courage, endurance, and the alchemy of survival against all odds. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3106\" data-end=\"3361\"\u003eWhether you’re drawn to real‑life adventure, historical exploration, or powerful reflections on risk and resilience, this book delivers an \u003cstrong data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3276\"\u003eedge‑of‑your‑seat narrative\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays with you long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52643962519844,"sku":null,"price":1118.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/3100\/3428\/files\/K2.webp?v=1774422832","url":"https:\/\/grey.com.np\/products\/k2-life-and-death-on-the-worlds-most-dangerous-mountain-by-ed-viesturs-david-roberts","provider":"Grey.com.np","version":"1.0","type":"link"}