Lot # 36 - Signed Manaslu Summit Print- Ed Viesturs Climber

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Start Date/Time: 08-Jun-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 15-Jun-2026 7:35:00 PM
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This framed print captures a climber standing triumphantly on the summit of Manaslu, surrounded by sweeping Himalayan peaks and high‑altitude light. The mountaineer—dressed in full expedition gear and raising an ice axe—stands against a dramatic expanse of snow, sky, and rugged terrain. The piece is signed by the climber featured in the photograph, adding personal authenticity and direct connection to the historic ascent. The image conveys endurance, achievement, and the stark beauty of one of the world’s highest mountains.

Ed Viesturs is one of the world’s most accomplished high‑altitude mountaineers and a respected photographer of alpine environments. Born in Illinois and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he earned a degree in zoology from the University of Washington before completing formal training as a veterinary surgeon at Washington State University. While pursuing his academic path, Viesturs developed a deep commitment to mountaineering, eventually becoming the first American to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000‑meter peaks without supplemental oxygen.

His photography—often taken during expeditions—has been exhibited in mountaineering galleries, outdoor industry showcases, and adventure‑focused collections, and is widely published in climbing literature, gear catalogs, and documentary projects. Viesturs’ work is valued for its authenticity, firsthand perspective, and the rare vantage points only accessible to elite climbers.


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