Climbing and mountaineering Books
Penguin Books Ltd The Mountains of My Life
Book SynopsisCollects Walter Bonatti's classic writings detailing his exploits on numerous expeditions to different mountains of the world, as well as the real story behind the controversy over the events on K2 that changed his life.
£11.69
Rockfax Ltd Peak NE Pokketz
Book Synopsis"Peak NE Pokketz" is a small compact guidebook covering the best of the north eastern grit crags in the Peak area, including Rivelin and Bamford, the majestic Stanage, the Burbage Valley, and Millstone and the other quarries. This book focuses on routes from Moderate to HVS and manages to pack more than 500 carefully chosen gems between its covers, but also includes 20 classic E1s and E2s to give something for everyone to aspire to.
£9.45
SAC Publications,Switzerland Outdoor and Mountain Medicine: Mountaineering
Book SynopsisPublished by the Swiss Alpine Club, Outdoor and Mountain Medicine is a detailed reference work for everybody travelling in the mountains and keen to know more about medicine and health in the outdoors.In addition to first aid and makeshift rescue, topics like training and nutrition, women and children in high altitude, health problems on treks and expeditions, medical issues in rock climbing, canyoning, mountain biking and so on are explained by experienced mountain doctors. Countless practical tips are presented in an easy to understand format, supported with colour photos, illustrations and tables.
£36.05
Faber & Faber Climbing Days
Book SynopsisIn Climbing Days, Dan Richards is on the trail of his great-great-aunt, Dorothy Pilley, a prominent and pioneering mountaineer of the early twentieth century. For years, Dorothy and her husband, I. A. Richards, remained a mystery to Dan, but the chance discovery of her 1935 memoir leads him on a journey. Perhaps, in the mountains, he can meet them halfway? Climbing Days is a beautiful portrait of a trailblazing woman, previously lost to history, but also a book about that eternal question: why do people climb mountains?
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Rappelling
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£23.75
Mountaineers Books Denalis West Buttress A Climbers Guide
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£14.39
Mountaineers Books Aconcagua A Climbing Guide
Book SynopsisThe complete guidebook to climbing routes on Argentina's AconcaguaTrade ReviewA comprehensive guide to climbing the Western hemisphere's highest peak. Includes many useful photographs and sketches, and helpful touches.-- "Climbing magazine"
£15.29
Mountaineers Books Kiss or Kill
Book SynopsisTrade Review[Twight] is brutally honest, and nobody, including his friends or himself, is safe from his high standards and criticism. Many of these [collected pieces] are gems and shed new light on his earlier work... This is literature about the soul of alpinism, not a blow-by-blow account of climbing drudgery from some tourist peak bagger.--Rock & Ice A glimpse into the psychological reasons one person faces extreme danger.--Reference & Research Book News Deeply personal, arrogant, grandiose, thrilling and unapologetic, this record of [Twight's] career will gratify and repel extreme athletes, their admirers and detractors.--Publisher's Weekly Read [Kiss or Kill] if you have alpine ambitions -- or have a disturbed mind. It's a good read, and you might gleen some perspective from it.--Scree With chapter titles such as 'House of Pain' and 'I Hurt, Therefore I Am, ' no one would mistake Twight for a member of the Von Trapp family. A bracing tonic for us desk-bound wussies.--Pittsburgh Tribune-Review If you've delved into the growing body of mountaineering literature by reading books like Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air ... be forewarned: They're like Billy Joel; Kiss or Kill is like the Dead Kennedys ... Prodding the deepest recesses of fear the way he'd stab a wafer-thin ice runnel with the pick of his axe, Twight's Kiss or Kill is an engaging read.--The Vancouver Sun
£13.46
Die Gestalten Verlag Bouldering: Climbing, No Ropes Attached
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£29.75
Oxford Alpine Club Ecrins: Selected Ice Climbs
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£28.02
Rowman & Littlefield On the Nose
Book SynopsisHans Florine embodies the genius of andcollaborative and competitive, fast and safe, audacious and disciplined, visionary and quantitative. The themes that run through Florine's 101 ascents of Yosemite's most iconic route can benefit people who will never climb a rock, indeed anyone inspired by the idea of a passionate, lifelong quest of any type. Jim Collins, author of Good to GreatHans Florine is a big-wall climbing legend in his own time. He holds the speed record on the Nose route of El Capitan, a 3,000-foot granite cliff in Yosemite Valley that's considered the Everest of the rock-climbing world. Ascending the Nose takes most climbers anywhere from 12 to 96 hours. Florine, along with climbing partner Alex Honnold, does it in an astounding 2.5 hours. But Florine's story is not one of super-human athletic prowess; it's one of persistence and dogged determination. In 30 years of climbing, he's ascended the Nose a mind-blowing, death-defying 100 times, more than anyone else ever hasTrade ReviewHans Florine embodies the genius of "and"—collaborative and competitive, fast and safe, audacious and disciplined, visionary and quantitative. The themes that run through Florine's 101 ascents of Yosemite's most iconic route can benefit people who will never climb a rock, indeed anyone inspired by the idea of a passionate, lifelong quest of any type. -- Jim Collins, author of Good to Great
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield The Rock Climbers Exercise Guide
Book SynopsisThe only conditioning book a rock climber needs!Rock climbing is one of the most physically challenging sports, testing strength, endurance, flexibility, and stamina. Good climbers have to build and maintain each of these assets. This revised and updated edition of the classic book, Conditioning for Climbers, provides climbers of all ages and experience with the knowledge and tools to design and follow a comprehensive, personalized exercise program.
£18.04
Rowman & Littlefield Why We Climb
Book SynopsisWhy We Climb is a celebration, in word and image, of those aspects of the climbing life that are most universal, meaningful, and long lasting the strong connection to partners and nature; the physical and mental mastery required (and how to achieve it); the rewards of exploring oneself and the world through climbing. Through interviews with some of North America's most notable climbers the book undertakes a quest to find the soul of climbing asking what compels men and women to dedicate their lives to the challenges and deprivations of living in a vertical world? What are the sacrifices and what are the rewards? And most importantly, can the lessons learned on cliff faces, frozen waterfalls, and alpine peaks lessons of respect, discipline, commitment, humility and simplicitybe brought home and used to benefit society as a whole?Trade Review"Why We Climb shows in clear and simple terms why risk and adventure—embracing the big unknown—is the spark that lights our lives on fire. Without adventure, we’d never build pyramids or shoot for the stars. Without risk, we're all just biding time...” —John Long, climbing legend and bestselling author of How to Rock Climb!"Chris Noble’s essays on why people climb are as fascinating as they are varied. From 'living intentionally high above the ground' to following a chosen path that leads to 'a life of coherence, integrity and purpose,' there is much to inspire, not only for climbers, but for anyone interested in creating a life of boldness and grace." —Bernadette McDonald, author of Freedom Climbers and Alpine Warriors'Truly a phenomenal book that has allowed me to reflect on the activity/sport/religion that is my life. Thanks for showing your poetic words and the real stories that touch us on a deeper level.' —Jonathan Vickers, Digital Content Manager, Momentum Climbing Gyms'I’d grown tired of reading about climbing, but I believe every climber regardless of level or experience should read Chris Noble’s new book.' —Louis Arevalo, Photojournalist and Climber'It's rare that I pick up a book and have a hard time putting it down, but Why We Climb is one of those. I've only had it a few hours and have been sucked in. Though I've only read a few pages, and looked at all the photos and read all the captions, I am thoroughly impressed. The only reason I put it down today was because I wanted to go climbing.' —Alpinist Jay Smith'Great job! I knew you could shoot but I didn't know you could write like this. We haven't really had a coffee table book for ages but this one has been sitting front and center - for thrills, for inspiration or for the memories of people and places - and all in such life-rich color. ' —Peter Croft'This is Alex Honnold's mom. I just wanted to congratulate you on a beautiful book! It really gets you into the head of a climber – but it’s also filled with great life lessons for all of us, climber or not. A philosophical learning tool.Visually beautiful, riveting text—just a captivating piece of work to be proud of. Nicely done!' —Dierdre Wolownick
£18.99
Cornerstone The Eiger Obsession
Book SynopsisIn the 1960s an American named John Harlin II changed the face of Alpine climbing. Harlin successfully summitted some of the most treacherous mountains in Europe. But it was the North Face of the Eiger that became Harlin''s obsession. John Harlin III was nine years old when his father put together a terrific team for an ill-fated direct ascent of the notorious Eiger. When Harlin''s rope broke, 2,000 feet from the summit, he plummeted 4,000 feet to his death. In the shadow of tragedy, young John Harlin III came of age possessed with the very same passion for risk that drove his father. For years he successfully denied the siren call of the mountain that killed his father. But in 2005, John Harlin could resist no longer. With his daughter, Siena - his very age at the time of his father''s death - and with an IMAX Theatre filmmaking crew watching, he set off towards the Eiger. This is an unforgettable story about fathers and sons, climbers and mountains, and dreamers whTrade ReviewIn his gripping, graceful account of his own attempt on the Eiger some 40 years after his father's fall in 1966, Harlin elegantly combines a frank biography of his frequently absent parent, "the Blond God", as he was dubbed by the press, with a vivid memoir of his own childhood. * Sunday Times *Excellent ... Superbly written ... John Harlin III has shown a non-specialist public that he can write lucidly and beautifully about mountains and the men and women who live for them, die on them ... It deserves to be read * Independent *At once a tribute to a legendary climber and a celebration of a very personal triumph, this book will captivate the imagination of anyone who reads it. * Booklist *As close to being a 'page turner' as any climbing-related book I've read since Touching the Void -- Stephen Goodwin * Alpine Journal *It's the differences between the father and the son, not the similarities, that infuse this book with such poignant force * Men's Journal *
£15.19
Skyhorse Publishing Mountaineering: Essential Skills for Hikers and
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£17.95
Vintage Publishing Annapurna
Book SynopsisOne of the finest mountaineering books. A phenomenal tale of strength and valour. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOE SIMPSON In 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed. Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine Club resolved to try. This is the enthralling story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. With breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page, Annapurna is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. As well as an introduction by Joe Simpson, this new edition includes 16 pages of photographs, which provide a remarkable visual record of this legendary expedition. The distinguished French mountaineer Maurice Herzog was leader of the 1950 expedition to Annapurna. He was one of the two climbers to reach the summit.Trade Review'A classic of its kind... His vivid, high powered but never overdramatised account of the ascent still reads splendidly' * The Irish Times *After being swept off his feet by an avalanche and left dangling by a rope around his neck, Herzog 'began to pass water, violently and uncontrollably'. Your reaction may be only slightly less extreme as you move from one nail-biting moment to the next in this wonderful 1952 tale of triumph and frostbite. * Outside *Quite simply the greatest mountaineering book ever written. * Joe Simpson, from the Introduction *The climb took place before the Himalayas were a tourist attraction and before Gore-Tex cold-weather gear was available in Marks & Spencer. They had no oxygen, little food and on the descent Herzog lost his gloves, got trapped in a storm, was buried in an avalanche and became frostbitten. His descriptions don't stint on the details of maggot-ridden flesh and amputations without anaesthesia -- Richard EyreThose who have never seen the Himalayas...will know that they have been a companion of greatness * New York Times Book Review *
£10.44
Mountaineers Books High Infatuation: A Climber's Guide to Love and
Book Synopsis* A collection of vivid, intimate essays and prose poetry on the universal themes of life, love, friendship, personal empowerment, and more, told through a career in climbing * 40 percent of these pieces debut here for the first time * Davis has been profiled in publications including Outside, Men's Journal, W Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. Throughout her life, Steph Davis has chosen to take risks, to trust her impulses, to make decisions based on what feels right inside -- and never look back. Studying to be a concert pianist, she quit music the day she was introduced to rock climbing. Later, she abandoned the respectability of university life and pursuit of a law degree to become a "dirtbag climber," living out of her grandmother's hand-me-down Oldsmobile sedan with Fletcher, a heeler mix dog. Today, through courage and perseverance, Davis is a high-profile athlete whose sponsors have included Patagonia, Mammut, Clif Bar, Five Ten and Cascade Designs. In High Infatuation, Davis writes on the universal themes of life, love, friendship, personal empowerment, and more, told through a career in climbing. We wait with her in the tent through weeks of rain, wind, snow, and sleet, hoping for the weather to improve in the mountains of Patagonia, then race with her up a towering rock wall of Yosemite's El Capitan in a single day. More than adventure stories, these pieces reveal Davis' soul. They draw us into her struggles with safety, independence, ambition, and compassion. By following the journey of this remarkable woman, we learn what it means to live a truly adventurous life.Trade Review"[Davis's] writings reveal a woman given to impulses, seeking outlandish challenges and daring to be different."--Klamath Falls Herald&News "Davis's clean, fresh prose and honest and open examination of herself make High Infatuation an enjoyable, quick read, and the book has some gems, like 'Falling, ' ... in which she explores the death of two sisters in Freemont Canyon. This book will be a nice addition to the annals of mountaineering literature."--Rock and Ice Magazine "High Infatuation chronicles her stripped-down, up-the-wall life... [and] the book is about more than gear and climbing routes."--The Modesto Bee "High Infatuation: A Climbers Guide to Love and Gravity is a collection of soul-searching essays by a female climber who has experienced enough adventure to last several 'normal' lifetimes."--The Bulletin (Bend, OR) "Interesting, well written, humble and sincere"--Climb Nashville "Steph Davis's stories and anecdotes are truly inspiring; her writing, thoughtful and poignant. She has led an uncompromising life. And her heartfelt insight into the struggles and decisions that have informed that life is a gift to any reader."--Jimmy Chin, Photographer and climber "The ultimate focus of the book is not climbing but the conflict Davis feels between the radical solitude of her chosen obsession and being a member of society."--San Luis Obispo Tribune "Davis uses a conversational voice with just enough climbing lingo to tie together a lifetime of lessons learned in the almighty name of Going Higher. In fact, she's put together a hell of an infatuating story. It's four cups sweat and adrenaline adventure tales, two cups fresh personal essay, a tablespoon of poetry and a handful of international and cultural travel writing."--Francisco Tharp "Mountain Gazette "
£13.49
Mountaineers Books Reinhold Messner: My Life at the Limit
£17.95
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Selected Climbs: Mont Blanc & the Aiguilles
Book SynopsisSelected Climbs: Mont Blanc & the Aiguilles Rouges presents the best rock climbs in the Mont Blanc range and on the Aiguilles Rouges, from F4 to F6a+. The selection is based on purely hedonistic criteria, including the beauty of the cliff, the variety of the climbing and the quality of the rock.The emphasis is on enjoyable climbs with easy access and descents. The routes cover a variety of rock types, climbing styles and protection (natural and fixed). All the routes are of moderate difficulty and can be done comfortably in a day without the need to carry heavy or bulky gear.Written by local climbers Jean-Louis Laroche and Florence Lelong, this selection of sixty climbs on forty summits in seventeen areas around the Chamonix valley features established classics and recent additions. Included are Marchand de Sable on the Tour Rouge, the Rebuffat Route on the Aiguille du Midi, and the Frison-Roche route of the south-east face of the Brevent, plus many more. Each route features technical notes, a detailed topo and route description, and photos illustrating the climb's unique character.Table of ContentsIntroduction & practical informationAiguille d'Orny: South-West FaceAiguille de la Cabane: Bon AccueilAiguille Purtscheller: South RidgePlateau du Jardin: Central CornerAiguille du Refuge: Le Gateau de RizAiguille du Genepi: Genepi Ridge, Mort de RirePointe de Bayere: Ravanel RouteLower slabs of the Envers: 20,000 Lieues Sous la Neige, Georges, Pilier des RhododindonsTours de Blaitiere: Magie d'Orient, L'Opium du PeuplePointe des Nantillons: Amazonia, Bienvenue au Georges VTour Rouge: Le Marchand de SableRed Pillar of the Blaitiere: Nabot LeonAiguille du Peigne: Les Lepidopteres & the Normal Route, Papillons RidgeAiguille du Midi: Rebuffat RoutePyramide du Tacul: East RidgePointe Adolphe Rey: Salluard RouteLe Roi de Siam: Le Lifting du RoiTour Ronde: Bernezat SpurAiguille d'Entreves: Traverse, Salluard Route, Reves d'EntrevesDent du Geant: Normal RouteParete dei Titani: Genepi - Monts Rouges du Triolet: Cris-talMonts Rouges du Triolet (Central Summit): La BeresinaMonts Rouges du Triolet (Second Central Summit): Profumo ProibitoBrevent: Poeme a Lou, Frison-Roche RouteLower Buttress of the Brevent: La Somone, CrakoukassClocher de Planpraz: Cocher-CochonAiguille de l'Index: L'An d'Emile, Perroux Route, South-East RidgeLower Buttress of the Gliere: Mani Puliti, Nez RougeAiguille du Pouce: Voie des DallesPetite Floria: (Manhattan) KaboulAiguille de la Floria: Manhattan (Kaboul), Asia, Fraises des BoatchsPointe Gaspard: Lady in Black, Gaspard 1erAiguilles Crochues: Ravanel Route (South Ridge)Tour des Crochues: Les Violons Tziganes, De Galbert RouteAiguille de Praz Torrent: Parat-Seigneur RouteTete des Mesures: L'Ile aux RazmoketsMont Oreb: L'Ete IndienGrand Perron: La Ballade des Gens HeureuxBarberine: Sylvie PhobieHuts, lifts and information
£13.46
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Virgin on Insanity: Coming of Age on the World's
Book SynopsisOutwardly, 'Britain's most experienced teenage Alpinist' is a brave young mountaineer. But he's not experienced at all, at least not in the way he really wants to be. Behind his death-defying climbs there lurks a great deal of fear - fear of the opposite sex, fear of failure, fear of not being 'man enough'. He seeks manhood in the mountains, yet he believes he will only truly gain it by losing something. Harrowing escapades in Scotland, the Alps and Alaska are interspersed by excruciating sexual encounters and unsettling hitch-hiking rides. When the mountains fail him, he seeks meaning with a religious cult in Colorado. Eventually he succeeds in his quest, only to find that he's lost more than he bargained for. Virgin on Insanity by Steve Bell is a coming-of-age story of high adventure, youthful insecurity and immature love. The situations might be extreme, but the deeper issues will be familiar to many.
£17.00
Rocky Mountain Books,Canada Keeper of the Mountains: The Elizabeth Hawley
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£19.19
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Ron Fawcett - Rock Athlete: The Story of a
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2010 Boardman Tasker Prize. Ron Fawcett is a natural-born climber. In 1969, while still at school in his native Yorkshire, he tied into a climbing rope for the first time and was instantly hooked. From that moment on, it seemed nothing else in his life mattered nearly as much as his next vertical fix. Ten years later, Fawcett was the most famous rock climber in Britain and among the best in the world, part of a new wave whose dedication to training transformed the sport, pushing standards further and faster than ever before - or since. His legacy of new climbs ranks him alongside the very best in the history of the sport. He was also the first to style himself a professional rock climber, starring in the landmark television documentary "Rock Athlete", and appearing on the covers of magazines around the world. But far from enjoying the fame, Fawcett found the pressures of the limelight too much to bear, and at the end of the 1980s he faded from view. Now, for the first time, he tells his extraordinary story, of how his love of nature and the outdoors developed into a passion for climbing that took him to the top - and almost consumed him. This title won the 2010 Boardman Tasker Prize and was shortlisted for the 2010 Banff Mountain Book Competition. It comes from the publisher of "Jerry Moffatt - Revelations", winner of the Grand Prize at the 2009 Banff Mountain Book Festival. It is written by the leading journalist Ed Douglas. British rock climbing's folk hero Ron Fawcett tells his story for the first time.Trade Review"'A frank and engaging portrait of an unassuming yet remarkable climber; an inspirational subject and a story shot through with honesty and integrity.' Boardman Tasker Prize Winner. 'Muted in tone, the book is a rich pleasure: utterly real and worthy.' Rock & Ice Magazine. 'I don't like this book, I love it. I read it twice in a day, and was still reading bits of it out aloud to myself that night.' Stevie Haston, UKClimbing.com. 'A fitting celebration of a climbing life well spent, of a decent ordinary man who just happened to be an extraordinary climber.' Climber Magazine. 'This book is essential reading; Ron is a connection to the recent past that's so close in time but so distant in terms of climbing culture, attitudes, practices and ethics. He's a living embodiment of the idea that climbing is the best training for climbing.' Climb Magazine."
£11.69
Pesda Press Alpine Mountaineering: Essential Knowledge for
Book SynopsisThis is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Even seasoned Alpinists will benefit from Bruce's clarity and depth of experience. Everything you need to know is here and none of the issues are ducked, from dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together. The first part of the book deals with the knowledge and techniques you will need. The second part consists of a choice of good routes to help you gain experience. In this guidebook-style section the route length is included together with the area, where to stay, access, map and kit requirements and the full route descriptions. The chapters are: Going Alpine; About the Alps; Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Alpine Movement; Protecting Yourself; Glacier Travel; Speed vs Security; Navigation; Rescue; Via Ferrata; Planning an Alpine Trip; Am I Ready?; and, Guidebook.
£18.99
Cordee Masterclass Part 1: Technique and Training:
Book SynopsisThis is Part 1 of "Technique & Training DVD". The film starts by showing you how to make improvements to your climbing technique by presenting a series of case studies and 'right & wrong' examples of the following areas: better use of handholds, precision footwork, learning to stay relaxed under pressure and move in control, specific moves for steep walls and finally, slabs and rounded features (including an arete demo by Seb Grieve). The next section shows how to warm-up and then how to gain strength and power for hard cruxes and boulder problems. This is followed by a chapter, which offers ideas for endurance and recovery on steep routes.
£19.00
Crescent House Ascent of Nanda Devi: I believe we so far forgot
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£10.80
Cicerone Press Scotland's Mountain Ridges: Scrambling,
Book SynopsisA guidebook to the rich mix of summer scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering on Scotland's ridges, from the remote Cairngorms to the splendour of the Cuillin. Graceful carved walkways slung between summits, twisted spines of stone - ridges can be the most beautiful of mountain landforms. With elegant lines and giddy exposure, ridge climbs emit a powerful siren call, drawing us out onto the rocks. Life on the edge has a special quality, born of the contrast of empty space all around, and intricate detail in close-up. The crests are strangely irresistible. Scotland's ridges are among the finest mountaineering lines in the country, every one a unique adventure. The variety of these routes reflects the breadth of the mountain experience: a rich mix of summer scrambles, technical rock and challenging winter climbs. This book covers both the popular classics and some obscure gems, aiming to celebrate these thrilling climbs as much as to document them. Along the way it explores landscapes of magnificent diversity, ranging from the remote desolation of the Cairngorms to the seaside splendour of the Cuillin, the great trench of Glencoe to the surreal exhibitionism of the far north. The chosen selection spans the grade range, with routes to suit all levels of ability. Whether an earthbound hillwalker or an accomplished climber, Scotland's ridges cannot fail to stir your imagination.Trade ReviewIn short, this is a fantastic little book, which selects the best of Scotland's ridges, the best ways and days of enjoying them. Whether an enthusiastic young walker looking to move onto steeper ground, or a more experienced climber wanting to re-visit the scene of former triumphs, this book will prove stimulating to both and deserves a place in the bookshelf. Scottish Mountaineer, May 2006 Each of the 48 routes included in the guide is graded for difficulty, and features a navigable detailed route description. The in depth information, route maps and topos are what will be useful on the ground, but it's the photography that will get you out the door with your bootlaces still undone. Why bother with Europe when you eye's are opened to these gems.' Adventure Travel Magazine May/June 2006 There is no doubt that this book will prove of most value to mountaineers. Highly recommended.' Irish Mountain Log, Summer 2006 'I have always thought that if mountains were not meant to be climbed they wouldn't have grown ridges, what can be more natural than wanting to scale them? Included, as you would expect, are classic traverses of Aonach Eagagh, An Teallach, Liathach, the Black Cullin Ridge, along with lesser-know gems - Marathon Ridge on Ben Lair and Northeast Ridge of Sgurr Ghiubhsachain. Dan Bailey is a man who knows and loves his hills. To those who claim his book will merely encourage yet more feet on to our fragile mountains, he has this to say "If more people were inspired to visit the Highlands then perhaps their protection might move farther up the nation's agenda." And speaking as someone who rarely reads guidebooks, Scotland's Mountain Ridges certainly inspired me.' (The Scots magazine / March 2007) Also check out the reviews and articles on the following websites: Scotclimb.org.uk Ukclimbing.com (Aonach Eagach article) Ukclimbing.com (Tower Ridge article) Ukclimbing.com (Review) Mountaindays.net Planetfear.comTable of ContentsArran and the Southern Highlands 1 A'Chir traverse 2 Pagoda Ridge, A'Chir 3 South Ridge Direct, Rosa Pinnacle, Cir Mhor 4 Glen Sannox horseshoe 5 Traverse of the South and Centre Peaks, The Cobbler 6 Coire Gaothaich circuit, Ben Lui Lochaber 7 Sron na Creise, Creise 8 Inglis Clarke Ridge, Creise 9 Curved Ridge, Buachaille Etive Mor 10 Crowberry Ridge via the Rannoch Wall, Buachaille Etive Mor 11 Sron na Lairig, Stob Coire Sgreamhach 12 Dorsal Arete, Stob Coire nan Lochan 13 Aonach Eagach 14 Ring of Steall 15 Castle Ridge, Ben Nevis 16 Ledge Route, Ben Nevis 17 Tower Ridge, Ben Nevis 18 Observatory Ridge, Ben Nevis 19 North East Buttress via Raeburn's Arete, Ben Nevis 20 Carn Dearg Meadhonach East Ridge and Carn Mor Dearg Arete 21 Golden Oldie, Aonach Mor 22 North East Ridge, Aonach Beag 23 Long and Short Leachas, Ben Alder The Cairngorms 24 Eagle Ridge, Lochnagar 25 Mitre Ridge, Beinn a'Bhuird 26 Pygmy Ridge and Afterthought Arete, Stob Coire an t-Sneachda 27 Fiacaill Ridge, Cairn Lochan 28 North East Ridge, Angel's Peak The North and West 29 Great Ridge, Garbh Bheinn 30 North-north East Ridge, Sgurr Ghiubhsachain 31 Forcan Ridge, The Saddle 32 South Ridge, Mullach Fraoch-choire 33 Cioch Nose, Sgurr a'Chaorachain 34 A'Chioch Ridge, Beinn Bhan 35 Beinn Alligin traverse 36 Liathach traverse 37 Northern Pinnacles of Mullach an Rathain, Liathach 38 Marathon Ridge, Beinn Lair 39 North West Ridge, A'Mhaighdean 40 An Teallach traverse 41 Stac Pollaidh 42 Suilven Skye and Rum 43 Traverse of the Rum Cuillin 44 Dubhs Ridge 45 The Spur, Sgurr an Fheadain 46 Pinnacle Ridge, Sgurr nan Gillean 47 Clach Glas - Bla Bheinn traverse 48 Cuillin Main Ridge Traverse
£18.00
Cicerone Press Dark Peak Walks: 40 walks exploring the Peak
Book SynopsisA guidebook to 35 day walks exploring the valleys and landmarks of the Dark Park area of the Peak District National Park, and 5 longer routes exploring the region’s more wild and remote gritstone edges and open moorland. With a variety of distances, terrain and strenuousness there are routes for all levels of ability. The day walks are circular and range from 7 to 22km (4–14 miles), and can be enjoyed in between 3 and 7 hours. The longer routes – 3 linear and 2 circular – are between 25 and 45km (15–28 miles) in length, and take from 8 to 13 hours to complete. 1:50,000 OS maps included for each day walk, and 1:100,000 maps for longer routes GPX files available to download Refreshment and public transport options are given where relevant Information given on local geology and wildlife Easy access from Hathersage, Castleton, Glossop, Sheffield Table of ContentsMap keys Overview map Introduction Geology Plants and wildlife History The future Local services and transport The walks Responsible walking Maps and navigation Using this guide Eastern Dark Peak Walk 1 Chatsworth to Birchen Edge Walk 2 Longshaw Estate and the gritstone edges Walk 3 Fox House to Big Moor Walk 4 Fox House to Stanedge Pole Walk 5 Grindleford to Higger Tor Central Dark Peak Walk 6 Hathersage to Stanage Edge Walk 7 Wyming Brook to Stanage Edge Walk 8 Bamford Moor Walk 9 Win Hill to Hope Cross Walk 10 Kings Tree to Shepherds Meeting Stones Walk 11 Westend and Bleaklow Stones Walk 12 Derwent Edge Walk 13 Alport Castles and the Woodlands Valley Walk 14 Margery Hill to Back Tor Walk 15 Low Bradfield and Dale Dyke Walk 16 Langsett to Howden Edge Walk 17 Langsett to Pike Lowe Walk 18 Torside to Bleaklow Head Walk 19 Wildboar Clough to Lawrence Edge Walk 20 Old Glossop to Bleaklow Head Walk 21 Kinder Scout Northern Edge Walk 22 Kinder Scout Western Edge Walk 23 Kinder Scout Walk 24 Kinder Scout Southern Edge Walk 25 The Great Ridge Northern Dark Peak Walk 26 Dunford Bridge to Ramsden Clough Walk 27 Crowden Horseshoe Walk 28 Crowden to Chew Valley Walk 29 Marsden to Black Hill Walk 30 Alphin Pike to Birchen Clough Walk 31 Binn Green to Great Dove Stone Rock Walk 32 Cotton Famine Road Western Dark Peak Walk 33 Goyt Valley to Shining Tor Walk 34 Derbyshire Bridge to Shutlingsloe Walk 35 The Roaches Long day walks Walk 36 Marsden to Edale Walk 37 Langsett to Edale Walk 38 Gritstone edges Walk 39 Edale Horseshoe Walk 40 Kinder Scout skyline Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful information Appendix C Aircraft crash site locations
£12.30
Zagier & Urruty Publications Aconcagua: Trekking and Mountaineering
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£14.04
Rockfax Ltd France: Languedoc-Roussillon: Chaulet, Mazet,
Book SynopsisThe third book in the "Rockfax France" series covers the extensive and fertile climbing area west of the author's previous guide to Haute Provence. The areas covered largely surround the beautiful Parc National des Cevennes, but also includes crags that are close to the cities of Nimes and Avignon. Some areas have been climbed on for generations; others are still very much in development, all will leave you hungry for more. Starting in the family-friendly summer holiday destination of the Ardeche, the guide promises a tour of the very best crags in the region. The next stop is in the Gorge du Tarn, a highly acclaimed recent addition to France's portfolio of perfect crags, here you can choose from the never-ending stamina tests in the Tarn, the occasionally traditionally protected multi-pitch adventures of the Jonte, and the various high-quality offerings of Le Boffi. Moving south, we cover Thaurac, for its collection of fine lower grade single and multi-pitch climbs, then pause for some fine 'old school' adventure at Hortus. Moving back east, it's not far before we can pay our respects to Claret, Russan, and Seynes, each with its individual style, breath-taking quality, and lifetime supply of routes. Finally we end our tour at the well-developed crags surrounding Avignon, including the legendary Orgon which covers the range of difficulty from grade 4 to 9. Presented in the universally-praised Rockfax style, the book gives the reader with clear landscape photos of each crag, never-before-seen close-up photo-topos, and a wealth of action photos taken specifically for the book. Whether you're planning your trip from home, or choosing your next route at the crag, this guide has everything you're looking for.
£22.46
Rockfax Ltd Trad Climbing +
Book SynopsisFollowing on the heels of the critically acclaimed, "Sport Climbing+", "Trad Climbing+" is the first climbing text book focusing on modern traditional climbing from a British perspective. The aim of "Trad Climbing+" is to offer a balance of safety-focused ropework and protection skills with equally useful tactical and psychological ideas that drive the individual to succeed. "Trad Climbing+" is the first book of its kind ever to include in-depth coverage of coaching-derived ideas that will allow the reader to reach new levels of confidence and ability without embarking on lengthy training programmes.
£17.95
Cordee Masterclass Part 2: Skills and Tactics for Sport
Book SynopsisThe first part of this film uses a series of case studies to show how to improve sport climbing performance. It gives separate tips for onsighting and redpointing and shows how to clip efficiently and fall correctly. It also covers route selection, preparation tactics and shows how to rest, breathe and climb at the correct pace. The section concludes with first ascent footage of Steve McClure on Northern Lights, F9a, Malham. The second part explains how to master trad climbing by placing gear more efficiently, learn to relax under pressure and to pace yourself. It also uses case studies to show advanced mental strategies and gives separate tips for onsighting and headpointing. It concludes with dramatic footage of Neil's second ascent of Equilibrium E10 7a at Burbage. This is the film to show you how to turn all the hard training into results.
£19.00
Transworld Publishers Ltd View From The Summit
Book SynopsisThe first man to set foot on the summit of Everest, the man who led a team of tractors to the South Pole, the man who jetboated up the Ganges from the ocean to the sky has, for the first time, gathered all the remarkable adventures of a long life into one volume. But there is more to Edmund Hillary than this. He is also the man who repaid his debt of fame to the Himalayas by inaugurating a programme of building schools, clinics, airstrips and bridges in Nepal. With his still active support, these have gone from strength to strength in the 50 years since he himself mastered the Hillary Step and led his companion Tenzing Norgay up Everest''s final summit ridge.View from the Summit is a thoughtful and honest reappraisal of a life spent pushing human ability to its limits and relishing the challenges thrown down by the elements. It is also the story of a man whom the world has taken to its heart.Trade Review'Sterling stuff...You can only stand back and gape in admiration' * Sunday Star Time (NZ) *'Unavoidably gripping...gives an excellent sense of the constant risk when climbing at high altitude' * Sunday Telegraph *'One of the most marvellous lives of our time' * Literary Review *'A great read from a writer of remarkable ability' * The Times *'View from the Summit is a memorable read, the tale of a true survivor, who not only overcame the hazards of Everest but put the fame this brought him to remarkable use' * Mail on Sunday *
£11.39
Anavasi Mt Kalidhromo: 2002
Book SynopsisA detailed and clear 1:50,000 trekking map of the area around Mt Kalidhromo, Kalidhromo is a gentle mountain with tall forests, large meadows and plateaux with lakes. It also retains a remarkably large number of archaeological remains (temples, fortifications). Mt Kalidhromo is a mountain in southeastern Phthiotis and northeastern Phocis, in Central Greece. Its maximum elevation is 1,399 m. The Kallidromo lies south of the Malian Gulf, east of Mount Oeta and north of the Cephissus valley. The strategic site of Thermopylae lies north of the mountain.The map shows routes and paths and has a full Englush key and English descriptions of hiking routes.
£5.17
Vintage Publishing This Game Of Ghosts
Book SynopsisJoe Simpson is the author of several best-selling books, of which the first, Touching the Void, won both the NCR award and the Boardman Tasker Award. His later books are This Game of Ghosts - the sequel to Touching the Void - Storms of Silence, Dark Shadows Falling, The Beckoning Silence and one previous novel, The Water People.Trade ReviewSimpson has a great way with words and his prose grips... A fascinating tale, wonderfully told -- Ranulph Fiennes * Sunday Times *This Game Of Ghosts is a strange, beautiful, bewildering and often very moving book... Simpson paints a warm, vivid picture of the climbing fraternity, and approaches a fusion of poetry and philosophy sometimes with his description of the impact on oneself of facing down the fear of dying; through this coming closer to understanding death, and thereby, joyously life * The List *His fame is not due to the incidents themselves so much as the brilliant way he writes about them. The result leaves an impression of total honesty and lets the intense excitement of the stories speak for themselves * Independent *This book is not so much about why we climb - Simpson can't answer that for himself, much less the rest of us - but why we take such risks for such fleeting rewards. Overall this is a great book - perhaps the most honest bit of climbing writing I have read -- John Sherman * Climbing *This is Simpson's rehabilitation. It is deeply honest, perplexed, confused, has no easy conclusions...This is not so much another climbing book as a psychological document, terrifying, challenging and extraordinary * Scotsman *
£15.49
National Geographic Society The Call of Everest The History Science and
Book SynopsisGripping and sumptuous, this is the definitive book on the history, mystique, and science of Mount Everest, including how climate change is impacting the world's tallest mountain. In 1963, the American Mount Everest Expedition made mountaineering history. It was the first American venture to successfully scale the legendary peak and the first successful climb up the hazardous West Ridge (a climb so difficult no one has yet repeated it). In 2012, adventurer Conrad Anker led a National Geographic/The North Face team up the mountain to enact a legacy climb. Environmental changes and overcrowding led to challenges and disappointments, but yet the mountain maintains its allure. Now, steely-eyed Anker leads a team of writers in a book designed to celebrate the world's most famous mountain, to look back over the years of climbing triumphs and tragedies, and to spotlight what has changed--and what remains eternal--on Mount Everest. Telltale signs of Everest's current
£29.75
Climbers' Club West Cornwall Bosigran and the North Coast
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£23.75
British Mountaineering Council Winter Essentials The Skills and Techniques for
Book SynopsisEducating and inspiring those who wish to venture out to the UK mountains in winter, this DVD is packed with information and advice on the skills and techniques required to operate more safely in Winter. A 43-minute film followed by 11 technical chapters cover specific skills and techniques totaling 80 minutes.
£13.49
Mountaineers Books Imaginary Peaks: The Riesenstein Hoax and Other
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£24.26
Climbers' Club South Wales Rock
Book SynopsisFrom the Brecon Beacons through The Valleys and onto the Coast, this guide contains 1500 of the best routes in South Wales. Featuring trad routes from Diff. to E6, sport routes from to F4 to F8a+, bouldering and Deep Water Solos, all made easy to find with topos & maps and packed full of inspirational photos throughout.
£28.50
Vertebrate Publishing Ltd Kangchenjunga: The Himalayan giant
Book SynopsisKangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and a notoriously difficult and dangerous mountain to climb. First climbed from the west in 1955 by a British team comprising Joe Brown, George Band, Tony Streather and Norman Hardie, it waited over twenty years for a second ascent. The third ascent, from the north, was made in 1979 by a four-man team including the visionary British alpinist Doug Scott.Completed before his death in 2020, and edited by Catherine Moorehead, Kangchenjunga is Doug Scott’s final book. Scott explores the mountain and its varied people – the mountain sits on the border between Nepal and Sikkim in north-east India – before going on to look at Western approaches and early climbing attempts on the mountain. Kangchenjunga was in fact long believed to be the highest mountain in the world, until in the nineteenth century it was demonstrated that Peak XV – Everest – was taller. Out of respect for the beliefs of the Sikkimese, no climber has ever set foot on the very top of Kangchenjunga, the sacred summit. Scott’s own relationship with the mountain began in 1978, three years after his first British ascent of Everest with Dougal Haston. The assembled team featured some of the greatest mountaineers in history: Scott, Joe Tasker, Peter Boardman and Georges Bettembourg. The plan was for a stripped-down expedition the following spring – minimal Sherpa support, no radios, largely self-financed. It was the first time a mountain of this scale had been attempted by a new and difficult route without the use of oxygen, and with such a small team. Scott, Tasker and Boardman summited on 16 May 1979, further consolidating their legends in this golden era. Kangchenjunga is Doug Scott’s tribute to this sacred mountain, a paean for a Himalayan giant, written by a giant of Himalayan climbing.
£19.20
John Murray Press The Hunt for Mount Everest
Book SynopsisThe height of Mt. Everest was first measured in 1850, but the closest any westerner got to Everest during the next 71 years, until 1921, was 40 miles. The Hunt for Mt. Everest tells the story of the 71-year quest to find the world's highest mountain. It's a tale of high drama, of larger-than-life characters-George Everest, Francis Younghusband, George Mallory, Lord Curzon, Edward Whymper-and a few quiet heroes: Alexander Kellas, the 13th Dalai Lama, Charles Bell. A story that traverses the Alps, the Himalayas, Nepal and Tibet, the British Empire (especially British India and the Raj), the Anglo-Russian rivalry known as The Great Game, the disastrous First Afghan War, and the phenomenal Survey of India - it is far bigger than simply the tallest mountain in the world. Encountering spies, war, political intrigues, and hundreds of mules, camels, bullocks, yaks, and two zebrules, Craig Storti uncovers the fascinating and still largely overlooked saga of all that led up to that moment in late June of 1921 when two English climbers, George Mallory and Guy Bullock, became the first westerners-and almost certainly the first human beings-to set foot on Mt. Everest and thereby claimed the last remaining major prize in the history of exploration.With 2021 bringing the 100th anniversary of that year, most Everest chronicles have dealt with the climbing history of the mountain, with all that happened after 1921. The Hunt for Mt. Everest is the seldom-told story of all that happened before.Trade ReviewTense and detailed ... A lively and useful addition to the shelves of Everestiana -- John KeayA rich and fascinating book that tells the story of Everest in glimpses from unexpected angles, revealing one face then another, discovering surprising new routes through well-trodden terrain. Getting to the top isn't the point - the point is the mountain itself -- Nick HuntA very readable and entertaining account of the earliest days of Everest, with a cast of great characters and driving narrative which reaches a terrific climax in 1921 -- Mick ConefreyA compelling account of the essential back story to the epic 20th century attempt by British mountaineering expeditions to ascend the world's highest mountain ... This is great mountaineering history -- Maurice Isserman * co-author of Fallen Giants *To climb the world's highest mountain was one thing; to find it quite another. In this compelling new contribution to the cultural history of mountaineering, Storti composes the definitive back story of Mount Everest -- Stewart Weaver * co-author of Fallen Giants *Craig Storti has given us the Everest book that we've needed all along ... The Hunt for Mount Everest is the necessary, and admirably written, historical prelude to the great age of Himalayan mountaineering -- Scott EllsworthAn entertaining and enlightening account of how the British identified the highest mountain, ensured that it was their preserve, and made the first attempt to climb it. -- Peter GillmanThe definitive book on Mt. Everest's discovery, naming, and earliest climbing history. Superlative research and captivating reading! A colorfully-caste detective story about the Empire-building British surveyors, explorers, and mountaineers who adamantly believed this newly-crowned Third Pole must be conquered, absolutely without fail, by an Englishman. * Ed Webster, author of Snow In the Kingdom, My Storm Years on Everest *
£15.00
Cicerone Press Via Ferratas of the Italian Dolomites Volume 1:
Book SynopsisThis guidebook presents 75 via ferrata routes in the stunning Italian Dolomites. Part of a 2-volume set, this book covers Val di Fassa/Canazei, Selva, Badia/La Villa, Covara, Arabba, Falzarego, Cortina, Misurina, Sesto and Auronzo in the northern, central and eastern Dolomites. Routes are graded by technical difficulty and seriousness and there are comprehensive route descriptions accompanied by access notes, maps and topos. A wide range of grades, lengths and styles, from routes for novices to difficult and technical climbs are covered. Stunning photography completes this inspirational guide to some of the most breathtaking via ferrata routes in the world. The Italian Dolomites boast some of the most magnificent mountain scenery on the planet and some of the most iconic. Soaring rocky spires and jagged ridgelines are interspersed with gentle valleys and idyllic mountain villages. The Dolomites are also home to the world's greatest concentration of via ferratas - mountain routes or climbs that are protected by a series of cables, metal rungs, pegs and ladders.Table of ContentsOverview map Map key Route summary table Foreword Introduction What is a via ferrata? Using this guide When to go Getting there Getting around Accommodation Telecommunications Maps and place names Weather Route gradings Equipment Cable etiquette What to wear Accidents and mountain rescue A brief history Geology Plant life Wildlife Val di Fassa/Canazei Route 1 Sentiero Massimiliano Route 2 Via Ferrata Laurenzi Route 3 Via Ferrata Passo Santner Route 4 Via Ferrata Roda di Va#xe8;l Route 5 Via Ferrata Masare Route 6 Via Ferrata Catinaccio d'Antermoia Route 7 Via Ferrata Franco Gadotti Route 8 Via Ferrata I Magnifici Quattro Route 9 Via Ferrata Kaiserjäger Route 10 Sentiero Attrezzato Bepi Zac Route 11 Via Ferrata Paolin-Piccolin Route 12 Via Ferrata dei Finanzieri Route 13 Via Ferrata Hans Seyffert Route 14 Via Ferrata Eterna Brigata Cadore Selva Route 15 Via Ferrata Sass Rigais Est/Sud Route 16 Sentiero Attrezzato Piz Duledes Route 17 Via Ferrata Sandro Pertini (closed and wire removed) Route 18 Via Ferrata Oskar Schuster Route 19 Via Ferrata Col Rodella Route 20 Via Ferrata Mesules (Pössnecker) Badia/La Villa Route 21 Sentiero Attrezzato Günther Messner Route 22 Sentiero Attrezzato Sass de Putia Route 23 Via Ferrata Sasso Santa Croce Route 24 Sentiero Attrezzato Piz de les Conturines Route 25 Via Ferrata Furcia Rossa Corvara Route 26 Via Ferrata Piz da Cir V Route 27 Sentiero Attrezzato Gran Cir Route 28 Via Ferrata Brigata Tridentina Route 29 Via Ferrata Vallon Route 30 Via Ferrata Piz da Lech Route 31 Sentiero Attrezzato Sassongher Arabba Route 32 Via Ferrata Cesare Piazzetta Route 33 Via Ferrata delle Trincee Route 34 Via Ferrata Sass de Rocia Route 35 Sentiero Attrezzato Col di Lana Falzarego Route 36 Sentiero Attrezzato Sass de Stria Route 37 Via Ferrata Cesco Tomaselli Route 38 Sentiero dei Kaiserjäger Route 39 Sentiero Attrezzato Galleria del Lagazuoi Route 40 Via Ferrata degli Alpini al Col dei Bos Route 41 Via Ferrata Averau Route 42 Via Ferrata Ra Gusela Cortina Route 43 Via Ferrata Scala del Menighel Route 44 Via Ferrata Giovanni Lipella Route 45 Sentiero Attrezzato Grotta di Tofana Route 46 Sentiero Astaldi Route 47 Via Ferrata Punta Anna and Gianni Aglio Route 48 Via Ferrata Lamon and Formenton Route 49 Sentiero Giuseppe Olivieri Route 50 Via Ferrata Maria e Andrea Ferrari Route 51 Sentiero Attrezzato Giovanni Barbara/Lucio Dalaiti/Cengia de Mattia Route 52 Via Ferrata Ettore Bovero Route 53 Via Ferrata Michielli Strobel Route 54 Sentiero Attrezzato Terza Cengia del Pomagagnon Route 55 Sentiero Attrezzato Ren#xe8; de Pol Route 56 Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona Route 57 Via Ferrata Marino Bianchi Route 58 Via Ferrata Sci Club 18 Route 59 Via Ferrata Giro del Sorapiss Misurina Route 60 Sentiero Attrezzato Capitano Bilgeri/Monte Piana/Monte Piano Route 61 Via Ferrata Merlone Route 62 Sentiero Attrezzato Alberto Bonacossa Route 63 Sentiero delle Forcelle Route 64 Via Ferrata De Luca/Innerkofler Route 65 Via Ferrata delle Scalette/Curato Militare Hosp Sesto Route 66 Via Ferrata Strada degli Alpini Route 67 Via Ferrata Nord Route 68 Via Ferrata Mario Zandonella Route 69 Via Ferrata Aldo Roghel/Cengia Gabriella Route 70 Via Ferrata Mazzetta Auronzo Route 71 Sentiero Cengia del Doge Route 72 Sentiero degli Alpini Route 73 Sentiero Attrezzato Amalio da Pra Route 74 Via Ferrata Sartor Route 75 Via Ferrata Via di Guerra/CAI Portogruaro Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Glossary of mountain terms Appendix C Further reading
£17.95
Mountaineers Books Medicine for Mountaineering: And Other Wilderness
Book SynopsisCompiled by highly recognised medical professionals in the emergency response and trauma field, the latest edition of "Medicine for Mountaineering" features fully revised and expanded information to help mountaineers weather storms, animal attacks, injuries, and more. With a new foreword by Buck Tilton and updated essentials on reacting to wilderness accidents, the 6th edition includes new chapters on drowning, avalanche injuries, evacuation procedures, eye disorders, lightning, and more. This is the best-selling backcountry medical guide of its kind providing expert information on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, plus medications, medical kits, and legal & ethical considerations.
£22.91
Mountaineers Books Crevasse Rescue Pocket Guide: A Field Reference
Book SynopsisWaterproof, pocket-sized quick reference for performing a crevasse rescue Crevasse rescue is one of the most technically complex skills a mountaineer will ever need to learn; it is also one of the most essential. While climbers can go for years without needing to set up a Z-pulley system, they need to be ready for that one crucial moment when it is essential. The Crevasse Rescue Pocket Guide allows glacier climbing parties to have a rugged, packable resource to reference in the field. Climbers can pull it out on their way to the climb, at a pre-glacier break on the route, or for a few minutes at night in the tent, it's a convenient, step-by-step refresher to look at on trips where this knowledge may be needed. Similar to Mountaineers Books' successful Avalanche Pocket Guide, the new Crevasse Rescue Pocket Guide is a full-color,16-panel laminated and folded card for in-the-field reference. Alpine climbers will keep the guide in their crevasse rescue kit when traveling on glaciers. Not a substitute for training and practice, it's a handy, lightweight reminder and reference tool that helps rope mates and rescuers implement the techniques efficiently and correctly in a highly stressful situation.
£7.95
Counterpoint Annapurna: A Woman's Place
Book SynopsisIn August 1978, thirteen women left San Francisco for the Nepal Himalaya to make history as the first Americans—and the first women—to scale the treacherous slopes of Annapurna I, the world's tenth highest peak. Expedition leader Arlene Blum here tells their dramatic story: the logistical problems, storms, and hazardous ice climbing; the conflicts and reconciliations within the team; the terror of avalanches that threatened to sweep away camps and climbers.On October 15, two women and two Sherpas at last stood on the summit—but the celebration was cut short, for two days later, the two women of the second summit team fell to their deaths. Never before has such an account of mountaineering triumph and tragedy been told from a woman's point of view. By proving that women had the skill, strength, and courage necessary to make this difficult and dangerous climb, the 1978 Women's Himalayan Expedition's accomplishment had a positive impact around the world, changing perceptions about women's abilities in sports and other arenas. And Annapurna: A Woman's Place has become an acknowledged classic in the annals of women's achievements—a story of challenge and commitment told with passion, humor, and unflinching honesty.
£15.29
Rowman & Littlefield Rock Climbing Wyoming
Book SynopsisRock Climbing Wyoming describes 11 major climbing areas in the state of Wyoming. It offers approximately 550 climbing routes for beginners and experts alike. Maps, color topos, and stunning action photos accompany clearly written descriptions of the routes to make this an indispensable resource for the best climbing in "Wonderful Wyoming".
£28.50
Rowman & Littlefield Climbing Knots
Book SynopsisClimbing: Knots features instructional knot-making information for the novice climber. Pocket-size, it''s portable and easy-to-use, with photos throughout to assist with learning.
£12.34
Rowman & Littlefield Rock Climbing
Book SynopsisWritten by world renowned rock climbers and veteran Falcon authors John Long and Bob Gaines, this slim volume will be the go-to resource for the necessities of rock climbing safety. By getting back to basics, it will be a great resource for both beginners and experienced climbers looking to brush up on their skills.
£17.99
