Ed Viesturs

Endeavor 8000:
The 14 Tallest Peaks

Viesturs available for speaking events

Photo of Ed Viesturs Ed Viesturs is available for lectures and appearances at your next event. He has spoken to dozens of large corporations and small groups. His themes include Teamwork, Goal Setting, Perseverance, and inspirational entertainment in general.

His lectures are based on his experiences from 27 years of climbing and include a PowerPoint presentation with dramatic expedition photos.

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Climb Mount Vinson with Ed Viesturs & Peter Whittaker!

Climb Mount Vinson on a unique and personalized mini-expedition.

Seattle, WA
Join world-renowned climbers and guides Ed Viesturs, Peter Whittaker and Seth Waterfall for a small-party ascent of Antarctica's Vinson Massif (16,067 feet). First climbed in 1966, Vinson is the icy continent's highest peak and one of earth’s most exotic mountains. Only four people will be invited to accompany us on this quality experience, a superb chance to bag one of the Seven Summits while learning from, and hanging with, mountaineering’s best.

Enjoy staggering scenery, good company, and a high client-to-guide ratio while climbing in the most remote and spectacular environment on our planet. We’ll even be sending out daily dispatches with stories, photos, and video, so friends and family can follow along.

Trip dates: January 1 to 22, 2011. Cost: $50,000.

For more information contact: Autumn Zentz at Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. 888-892-5462.

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Viesturs Joins Source-44 Founding Team

Joins cutting-edge green technology effort

SAN DIEGO, CA
Ed Viesturs, America's leading high altitude mountaineer, has aligned with Source 44, a leading sustainability and carbon data provider and the world's only supplier of Material Footprint Data Sheets(tm). Ed Viesturs is not only Source 44's Head Spokesperson but also a proud investor. "We are very excited to have Ed as part of our company. His determination and unrivaled achievements in the world of mountaineering are an inspiration for our team at Source 44." Said Jess F. Kraus CEO & President.

Viesturs has traveled the world extensively over the past 30 years and has seen the effects of climate change in the mountains and has spoken to people that are being directly affected by the changes caused due to climate change. He also works directly within the outdoor industry, and many of the companies in that industry are taking the lead in sustainability issues for the products they manufacture and sell. Viesturs says, "I am excited to be associated with Source 44 not only to help educate people about sustainability, but also to provide manufacturers and retailers with a service that will provide them with the information they need to make decisions and changes as far as their impact on the environment".

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SOLE Donates $50,000 And Counting to Big City Mountaineers

Two years ago, SOLE, the maker of premier orthopedic footbeds, socks and sandals, teamed up with renowned mountaineer Ed Viesturs to create an innovative cause-marketing program in support of Big City Mountaineers. Today, SOLE and Viesturs are pleased to announce their program has raised over $50,000 to help get urban youth into the outdoors.

Joins Eddie Bauer on launch of First Ascent Product Line

SEATTLE, WA
In a bold return to its heritage, Eddie Bauer has joined up with a dream team of mountaineers to build a new line of outerwear and gear called First Ascent. First Ascent combines Eddie Bauers legacy as the original expedition outfitter with the expertise of some of today's most renowned mountain guides and climbers, including Peter Whittaker, Ed Viesturs, and Dave Hahn.

"We've assembled the dream team to design and build the most significant new line of mountaineering gear in a generation," says Neil Fiske, President and CEO of Eddie Bauer. "It doesn't get any better than Whittaker, Viesturs, Hahn and team."

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