[ghaff]

I was surprised to learn that. I always assumed it was K2 because it's widely said to be the most difficult peak to climb.

The one quote I found online from Ed Viesturs:

"Annapurna is all about objective danger, it's all about the glacial architecture. There are these big ice cliffs and seracs, and the question is: are the seracs leaning forward or leaning back? It comes down to that." His account of the Annapurna climb and his earlier failed attempt on Annapurna is chronicled in his new book, Himalayan Quest: No Shortcuts to the Top.

http://blog.stadum.com/2007/02/annapurna-most-dangerous-moun...

[twoodfin]

No Shortcuts to the Top is no longer a new book, but it's a great read, especially as something of a counterbalance to Into Thin Air.