The bestselling author of The Mountain and No Shortcuts to the Top chronicles his three attempts to climb the world''s tenth-highest and statistically deadliest peak while exploring the dramatic and tragic history of others who have made—or attempted—the ascent
As a high school student, Ed Viesturs read and was captivated by the French climber Maurice Herzog''s famous and grisly account of the first ascent of Annapurna in 1950.
In 1967, twelve young men attempted to climb Alaska s Mount McKinley known to locals as Denali, The High One one of the most popular and deadly mountaineering destinations in the world.
A classic of mountaineering literature, this is the story of the harrowing first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, the most legendary and terrifying climb in history.
The most accomplished mountain runner of all time contemplates his record-breaking climb of Mount Everest in this profound and free-flowing memoir-an intellectual and spiritual journey that moves from the earth's highest peak to the soul's deepest reaches.
El 5 de juliol del 1787, un any despres de la primera ascensio al Mont Blanc, un trio de guies de Chamonix enregistra per primer cop el seu temps: 23 hores entre l'anada i la tornada des de l'esmentat poble dels Alps.
In 1953, two determined climbers-supported by a tireless team-pushed through storms, darkness, ice walls, and the thin air of the world's most lethal altitude.
This is for anyone who believes there is something special about taking on a challenging task in a remote place where few, if any people have been before.
When you are pushed from pillar to post, when work wants 100% of you, when your family always needs more, when your bank statements scream at you, when time races away from you, when your body feels like a tired, old machine badly in need of a service and you aren't sure how to keep going.
Ein packendes Werk über Mut, Fehler, Überlebenskampf und die Grenzen des Menschseins in extremer Höhe»Das stärkste Buch über ein Bergunglück seit Jon Krakauers ›In eisige Höhen‹.
This insightful volume critically explores whether higher altitude of habitation affects host-guest exchanges in mountaineering tourism, in an effort to better understand and manage vulnerable destinations in a sustainable manner.
This insightful volume critically explores whether higher altitude of habitation affects host-guest exchanges in mountaineering tourism, in an effort to better understand and manage vulnerable destinations in a sustainable manner.
ONLY THE SKY ABOVE Mount Everest, 29,028 feet-on May 27th, 1999, Helga Hengge reaches the top of the world, the highpoint of an exciting career between the extremes of creative work and outstanding mountaineering achievement.
Adventure Sports Coaching was the first book to link contemporary sports coaching science with adventure sports practice and examine the unique set of challenges faced by adventure sports coaches, such as the dynamic natural environment and the requirement to train athletes to levels of high performance outside of traditional structures of competition, and explore both key theory and best practice.
Adventure Sports Coaching was the first book to link contemporary sports coaching science with adventure sports practice and examine the unique set of challenges faced by adventure sports coaches, such as the dynamic natural environment and the requirement to train athletes to levels of high performance outside of traditional structures of competition, and explore both key theory and best practice.
The first edition of Ice & Mixed Climbing was groundbreaking: a comprehensive instruction guide to ice and mixed climbing written by one of the sport's premier practitioners, Will Gadd.
An expert instructional how-to guide featuring essential skills and techniques for travel across steep snow and glaciersFor intermediate and advanced climbersThe only comprehensive guide on glacier climbing and crevasse rescueRecommended by AMGA (American Mountain Guides Association)Through clear text and detailed step-by-step photos, IFMGAcertified guide Ian Nicholson introduces the hazards climbers face and describes everything they need to know when scaling snow-covered mountains, including foundational ropework, the tools of the trade (ice axes, crampons, harnesses, snow pickets, and so on), basics of footwork, essential techniques for moving on snow and ice, trip planning and navigation, rigging ropes, building anchors, belaying, rappelling, self-rescue tips and techniques, and more.
Named one of the Five Adventure Books You Need to Read This Summer by Backpacker MagazineFor readers of Into Thin Air, riveting high-altitude drama and the passion and drive that inspire outsized mountaineering achievements.
Climbing in North America is the definitive, complete history of mountaineering in the United States and Canada, from the earliest days of the sport through the 1970s.
Climbing in North America is the definitive, complete history of mountaineering in the United States and Canada, from the earliest days of the sport through the 1970s.
George Leigh Mallory és un dels alpinistes anglesos més mítics, conegut sobretot per la seva expedició del 1924 a l'Everest que li va costar la vida i pel gran enigma que segurament no podrem resoldre mai: ell i el seu company Irvine podrien haver estat els primers homes en ascendir al cim més alt de la Terra, molt abans que ho fes Sir Edmund Hillary el 1953.
Discover the powerful story of one woman's lifelong dedication to adventure and determination to succeed, as featured in the brand new BBC2 documentary The Last Mountain'I shed a tear as I read this .
