Ed Viesturs: The Will to Climb

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After surviving a terrifying avalanche, Ed Viesturs is the first American to summit all 14 of the world's highest mountains without supplemental oxygen. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Get More Nat Geo Live: http://bit.ly/MoreNatGeoLive About Nat Geo Live (National Geographic Live): Thought-provoking presentations by today's leading explorers, scientists, and photographers. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Upcoming Events at National Geographic Live! http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/ Ed Viesturs: The Will to Climb | Nat Geo Live https://youtu.be/WqTcD9Amfq4 National Geographic https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

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At the start of 2016 i was doing small hikes on hills with about 2 mile round trips. In July I made it to the top of Mt San Gorgonio an 11,503 ft peak (3505 meters) & in August Mount Whitney a 14,505 foot (4420 meter) peak its literally half the size of K2 but obviously a lot lot less technical. It'll would be a dream to at least visit Everest base camp one day

Maurice Herzog's fingers and toes were amputated in the field by the expedition doctor because of gangrene. They weren't amputated in a hospital. But I'll forgive that little tall tale at the end because Ed Viesturs is an awesome guy.

Quite a feat without oxygen, no argument there..
Sadly, Everest is now available to anyone with disposable wealth and the good luck to catch a suitable weather window.
Bragging rights only, but nobody really cares nowadays.

Cool

epic

I hired this guy to speak once as a motivational speaker, but you know, he kinda grows thin after a while. Not taking anything away...just gets tiring. I'll re-hire Pete Athans any day.

He knew rob hall and Scott Fischer!

Amazingly Summarize the whole journey.
Truely Inspirational atleast for those who dream to Climb Mt. Everest one day :)

Awesome.

Wow, truly impressive.

Was he mentioning Scott Fischer of Mountain Madness?

very motivating

I never realised Michael Douglas was a climber? Is he still married to Catherine Zeta Jones?

amazing guy

Have a lot of respect for Mr. Viesters and it would seem he is a blessed individual to have survived so much. I know he was prepared and wise in his accomplishments. Smart decisions are a big part of success and survival....

I find it interesting that he doesnt even momentarily mention the 96 Everest expedition.

Fantastic Presentation. WoW!

love ur work superman

sigh, people trying to climb everest without supplemental oxygen. so much brain damage is being done with that

Great story very inspirational 🙏 Is Ed the Michael Jordan of climbing?