At 28,251 feet, K2 is deadlier than Everest—an unforgiving giant in the Karakoram Range of Pakistan. Four times as lethal as the world’s tallest peak, K2 has claimed the lives of 77 climbers since 1954, including 11 mountaineers in a single 36-hour disaster in 2008, making it one of the most tragic events in Himalayan climbing history.
In this gripping account, legendary high-altitude climber Ed Viesturs, who survived a near-fatal avalanche on K2 in 1992, explores the mountain's deadliest ascents, its harsh realities, and the lessons of ambition, teamwork, and survival.
🧗‍♂️ What makes this book a must-read?
✔ Firsthand experience: Viesturs and Scott Fischer barely escaped death while climbing K2.
✔ Riveting true stories: Seven of the mountain’s most dramatic and deadly expeditions are analyzed.
✔ Deep insights into mountaineering risks, human endurance, and the pursuit of glory.
Filled with stunning photography and edge-of-your-seat storytelling, K2: Life and Death on the World's Most Dangerous Mountain is the definitive account of the ultimate challenge in mountaineering.