David Roberts, author portrait

David Roberts

David Roberts was the author of more than twenty books on mountaineering, adventure, and history, including No Shortcuts to the Top, K2, and The Will to Climb, which he co-wrote with Ed Viesturs and a memoir On The Ridge Between Life and Death. He has written for National GeographicNational Geographic Adventure, and Smithsonian. David Roberts passed away in 2021.

Don't Blink!
Don't Blink!
The Will to Climb
Finding Everett Ruess
K2
Sensible Hare and the Case of Carrots
Mouse Noses on Toast
No Shortcuts to the Top

Books

Don't Blink!
Don't Blink!
The Will to Climb
Finding Everett Ruess
K2
Sensible Hare and the Case of Carrots
Mouse Noses on Toast
No Shortcuts to the Top

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