Ed Viesturs, the first American to summit all of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen, just completed a 92,500-word book on Everest that comes out in October. But this is Ed’s 50-word take on the Big One.

Eddie Bauer guide and Everest women’s summit record holder Melissa Arnot breaks down why the Alchemist 40L pack is her choice for climbing the world’s tallest peak.

Eddie Bauer guide Dave Hahn weighs how the Shackleton Traverse on South Georgia Island stacks up against other potential Trips of a Lifetime.

Eddie Bauer guide Dave Hahn dives into the logistics of completing his Shackleton Traverse on South Georgia Island.

Eddie Bauer guide Dave Hahn recounts the Shackleton Traverse on South Georgia Island, a mission he’s attempted seven times and one that was awarded the “Trip of the Year” tag from Outside magazine in 2004

In our last of three parts of the conversation trilogy, new Eddie Bauer Adventure Travel guide Wiese tells us why Africa captures his soul, how many countries he’s visited in the past year, and what destination on this year’s itinerary has him the most excited to pack a bag and explore.

A conversation with a man who has thwarted danger, travelled to all seven continents and experience true cultural immersion.