This book is a national bestseller. “No Shortcuts to the Top” is an amazing book by Ed Viesturs, who has climbed just about every mountain on the face of the earth, including Mount Everest EIGHT times, K2, Annapurna, Kangchenjunga, Shishapangma, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Gasherbrum 1 & 2, Broad Peak, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Nanga Parbat. He is truly the hero of mountain climbers and has written many books about his climbs, inspiring many, and frightening others as well. He’s an incredibly accomplished climber. Even if you don’t want to follow in his footsteps, his adventures are fascinating and amazing.