The Will to Climb: Obsession and Commitment and the Quest to Climb Annapurna--the World's Deadliest Peak Review Praise for The Will to Climb “The Will to Climb captures the essence and spirit of the great sport of mountaineering... For anyone who loves the outdoors and for those who admire the will of mankind, this book is a must-read.” —Tod Leiweke, CEO of Tampa Bay Lightning“Viesturs and Roberts have written an exhaustively researched and wonderfully compelling history of the most fascinating and dangerous of the Himalayan giants.” —David Breashers, veteran mountaineer and documentary filmmaker, director of IMAX film Everest“A detailed, nicely told account of a man’s endurance and perseverance in achieving a singular goal.” —Publishers WeeklyFrom the Trade Paperback edition.  About the Author Ed Viesturs is the first and only American to ascend all fourteen of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. In addition to his collaborations with Ed Viesturs, David Roberts is the author of more than twenty books, including Finding Everett Ruess.