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No Shortcuts to the TopDiscover the extraordinary journey of Ed Viesturs in 'No Shortcuts to the Top', a gripping memoir that chronicles his relentless pursuit to conquer the world's most formidable 8,000 meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. This national bestseller takes you into the heart of extreme mountaineering, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and life altering decisions faced by one of the most respected climbers in history. With 384 pages of riveting
Discover the extraordinary journey of Ed Viesturs in 'No Shortcuts to the Top', a gripping memoir that chronicles his relentless pursuit to conquer the world's most formidable 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. This national bestseller takes you into the heart of extreme mountaineering, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and life-altering decisions faced by one of the most respected climbers in history. With 384 pages of riveting narratives, Viesturs shares not only his harrowing climbs but also insightful life lessons learned at altitudes where few dare to tread. Written with heartfelt honesty, this book isn't just for climbing enthusiasts; it's a motivational guide for anyone daring to chase their dreams against all odds. Learn about the risks, the fears, and the undeniable beauty found in both nature’s majesty and human resilience. With a compelling mix of personal storytelling and technical climbing wisdom, 'No Shortcuts to the Top' is an absolute must-read for adventurers, mountaineering fans, and those captivated by real-life sagas of courage. Shipping is fast and reliable, ensuring your copy arrives promptly, ready to inspire. Get your trade paperback edition and join Ed Viesturs on an unforgettable journey to the summits, and beyond.Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780767924719
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 384
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER . This gripping and triumphant memoir from the author of The Mountain follows a living legend of extreme mountaineering as he makes his assault on history, one 8,000-meter summit at a time.
"From the drama of the peaks, to the struggle of making a living as a professional climber, to the basic how-tos of life at 26,000 feet, No Shortcuts to the Top is fascinating reading."-Aron Ralston, author of Between a Rock and a Hard Place and subject of the film 127 Hours
For eighteen years Ed Viesturs pursued climbing's holy grail- to stand atop the world's fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of bottled oxygen. But No Shortcuts to the Top is as much about the man who would become the first American to achieve that goal as it is about his stunning quest. As Viesturs recounts the stories of his most harrowing climbs, he reveals a man torn between the flat, safe world he and his loved ones share and the majestic and deadly places where only he can go.
A preternaturally cautious climber who once turned back 300 feet from the top of Everest but who would not shrink from a peak (Annapurna) known to claim the life of one climber for every two who reached its summit, Viesturs lives by an unyielding motto, "Reaching the summit is optional. Getting down is mandatory." It is with this philosophy that he vividly describes fatal errors in judgment made by his fellow climbers as well as a few of his own close calls and gallant rescues. And, for the first time, he details his own pivotal and heroic role in the 1996 Everest disaster made famous in Jon Krakauer's
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★★★★★ 3
Hard, heavy, sharp
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This is very durable, but it is also very heavy (our dog likes to throw her toys) and after some chewing, the head and tail are very sharp
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Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2026
★★★★★ 5
2 years later and it’s still going!
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I have 2 dogs, a 6lb chihuahua (Lolli) and an almost 100lb German shepherd/Belgian Malinois (Uzi). Got this for Uzi, however, Lolli had other plans for it. She literally took it out her mouth and ran to hide it. It’s been over a year, closer to 2 and it’s still hanging on.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Best found
Color: Cyan NylonFish
I have a heavy heavy chewer, the only things that has escaped him were items like "kong" solid and rubber but no squeaky. He quickly lost interest in the toy; largely within a week at most and never picks it up again unless really bored.
Squeaky toys had a life shelf of a week at best, that is with us taking them away to "preserve" them for longer. So far, this toy, the fish, has been the longest surviving squeaky and the longest at keeping his interest. it has received some cosmetic damage, but nothing that would make you remove the toy from his possession and it STILL squeaks.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Still holding up to my super-chewer!
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It's a very good product. I would recommend this toy for a heavy chewing dog. My main reasons it's not 5 stars, it's HEAVY and the eyes peeled right off. My pup really likes to throw his toys around, this thing sounds like a cannon ball that's going to go through our floor! He also tries to destroy everything so he was chewing on the eyes and he would have definitely eaten them if I wasn't paying attention. It's not a horrible thing but I obviously don't want him to eat non food things. My dog also likes the squeaker in it, but it's difficult for me to get it to squeak. That's not a big deal though just thought I should mention it. Overall especially for the price, it's a good sturdy product that's cute and it's still holding up. He's chewed parts of the softer areas off a bit, but the rest is very hard so he hasn't made much of a dent. It's also about as big as his head, so he's pretty happy with it!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Worth it if your dog destroys plush toys & likes to chew
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My dog is a very big chewer and destroyer of toys. This toy is perfect for her. It is durable and keeps her engaged chewing for a while. I have a 55lb dog, considered a large dog, and it’s a great size for her. She’s unable to break it apart. The ends do tend to get a little sharp after extended use
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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2026