K2

Viesturs captures the peril and heroism of mountaineering—I'm curious how he chose which stories to highlight and what drew him to this mountain.

The book's rich background on K2's expeditions made me think about the thin line between adventure and tragedy. Did the history deepen your respect for the climbers' courage?

There are moments where the technical aspects felt intense but accessible. I wonder if that was a deliberate choice to appeal to both climbers and general readers.