One of the best places to take stock of the world around you is
on the top of a mountain. Ed Viesturs is one climber who can truly say he’s
had plenty to see as he seeks to be the first American to climb the 14 tallest mountains in the world (all above 8,000
meters). He’s already got 13 checked off the list,
according to this Seattle Times
interview, and is on his way to Nepal to tackle his last obstacle before the goal line: 26,545 foot
Annapurna. He’s already been bested by this peak twice
and has no attentions of letting three times be the mountain’s charm.