Ed Viesturs | CONVERSATIONS AT KCTS 9

[@RyanConklin]

He never got frostbite and he never bragged; he kept his mouth shut and worked hard until he earned a position wherein people asked for his advice, for him to lead, to interview, to speak. He earned his position as one of the greats; he is a living legend.

[@hensolo3262]

I couldn’t agree more..

[@nolanmi2]

And an engaging speaker

[@RG-ja34sep]

Can’t believe the derogatory comments, Ed has climbed every +8000m peak on the planet, without supplementary oxygen. That is a phenomenal achievement, the first & only American to accomplish such a feat. That definitely makes him an all-time great American hero. High altitude mountaineering is something that is so incredibly risky, and to complete all 14 of these peaks without serious injury, means that HE IS A LIVING LEGEND!!! ED you’re such an inspiration!!!

[@hensolo3262]

Ed Viesturs talks and acts in a way you would like world leaders to

[@tomscott3]

@@hensolo3262 oh, man, that would be a dream come true if they did

[@propjoe1060]

An absolute legend. Super interesting and down to earth guy. Would love to meet him!

[@alsterland]

Ed Viesturs is a legend, not so much for his climbing record...but for his multiple rescue and saved fellow climbers in need, both from his own party and other expeditions...he abandoned several of his own summit pushes to litterarely save peoples lifes...THAT'S WHY THIS GUY IS A LEGEND. Many other more succesful climbers have climbed over dead bodies and ignored signals of help and assistance from others on the mountains...

[@elysiumsnakefarm1185]

He has one of the most impressive and probably the cleanest climbing record in all of mountaineering history.

[@tomscott3]

@@elysiumsnakefarm1185 indeed

[@maxscriptguru]

Ed, never left someone who could be rescued, self-sacrificed to rescue so many people. Never got frostbite, never fell into a crevasse, never lost a team-mate (It helps to have such luminaries as Vekka Gustofson to climb with). Viesturs is the ultimate example of a living legend.

[@hensolo3262]

A lot of people are unaware of the fact that Ed Viesturs accompanied me, Luke, Leia and Chewie in liberating the galaxy from the empire a long time ago.

[@shindoxlioncub]

Have so much respect for this man. True inspiration.

[@SevenFootPelican]

Such an inspirational guy. Such a wonderful and pleasant personality. Such a legend. Very nice video!

[@heavymetal1320]

Ed Viesturs one of the all time greats. Not because of what he accomplished, but how he did it all.

[@elysiumsnakefarm1185]

He accomplished a huge feat, just because he spaced it out doesn't diminish his super human accomplishments of conquering all 14 8,000M peaks without gas.

[@10--50]

I'm glad he signed my gloves when I was 14 and met him at REI in seattle

[@tomscott3]

that's cool!

[@swrilgroove]

Lovely person, greeting from Kuwait

[@flightbyshred]

This guy is a great interviewer

[@maxscriptguru]

yes the host is a great interviewer. Minimizing his own words, so the guest gets more time.

[@bambangsuseno8764]

"Every dog has its day." Warm hello from The Special Territory of Yogyakarta, INDONESIA.

[@normankendle4777]

legend.

[@jacobkettler1181]

Savējais!

[@acteuro03]

13:50 was the host even listening? he just said 1 in 3 people who attempt die..

[@evab.6240]

what is up with the comments here? respect the guy or get out.

[@icreatestudio]

You're right. He was only 12th ever to climb all 14 8000ers and 5th ever to do it w/o supplemental oxygen. He is a joke.

[@clericjohn590]

go stick to oil jasem.

[@clericjohn590]

JASEEEEMMM...OOO JASEEEEEM, STICK TO OIL USAMA

[@clericjohn590]

And how he did it Cameron (you should realy read more? Did he do it without oxigene? New routes? First to climb? Nono of that. He is only famous because he is first usa to climb them all. And nothing else. In a true sense HE IS NOTHING BUT A THIRD LEAGUE OF ELITE CLIMBERS.