A Life on the Edge
Narrated by Traber Burns
- Released
- September 25, 2018
- Length
- 9 hrs 45 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Audio, Inc.
In "A Life on the Edge: Memoirs of Everest and Beyond," Jim Whittaker recounts his journey as the first American to summit Mount Everest in May 1963, alongside his significant contributions to the outdoor recreation industry. This candid autobiography dives into both his remarkable climbing achievements, including the first American ascent of K2, and the challenges he faced, such as personal upheavals, family struggles, and business ventures. The 50th anniversary edition includes a new foreword by Ed Viesturs and an updated final chapter, reflecting on Whittaker's life and recent experiences, including his son's mountaineering successes.
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