A classic in the genre of mountain literaturewith a new preface by the authorRising more than 20,000 feet into the Alaskan sky is Denali, the tallest mountain in North America.
A how-to book for climbers with information on scrambling skills, gear, alpine hazards, and acclimation, published under the imprimatur of Backpacker magazine.
This completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers.
At age 16 Chris Kopczynski carved the words ';Everest/Eiger' into the handle of his ice axe, marking his goal to climb the two mountains known as the highest and the hardest.
This handy, pocket-size manual provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidance to climbers transitioning to the advanced level of trad rock climbing.
-hundreds offavorite routes, many of moderate difficulty, at Tahquitz and Suide Rocks- Trivia and route history sidebars- Stunning action photos- color topo maps with detailed directions to parking areas (GPS coordinates included)Best Climbs Tahquitz and Suicide Rocks ispart of FalconGuides' Best Climbs series, appealing specifically to nonlocal climbers and locals with minimal time on their hands, all of whom seek visually appealing, to-the-point guides that filter out the very best climbs in some of Americas most popular climbing destinations, with an emphasis on moderate routes ranging from 5.
This continuation of FalconGuides' progressive climbing series invites single pitch climbers to responsibly venture beyond the chains, into the realm of multi-pitch climbing.
When eleven climbers died on K2 on August 1, 2008, it was a stark reminder that the world's second-highest mountain has, for more than a century, been regarded as the most difficult and dangerous of allfor every four people who reach the top, one dies in the attempt.
The first in a progression series aimed at beginner climbers, Climbing: From First-Timer to Gym Climber walks you through your first time trying to rock climb and offers basic instruction on the fundamental skills needed to get off the ground and onto the wall.
Climb to Fitnessshows anyone who visits the climbing gym, from beginners to veteran climbers, how best to use the various parts of the gym for their own customized workout.
Best Climbs Joshua Tree National Park gives climbers a selection of more than 280 of the very best routes at one of the countrys most popular climbing destinations.
The birthplace of American rock climbing, Colorado provides a greater variety of rock and routes than any other stateand Rock Climbing Colorado is the only guidebook available to all its major climbing areas.
This handy, pocket-size manual provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidance to climbers transitioning from basic rock climbing to sport climbing, which involves scaling larger, more challenging rock walls that have fixed anchors.
In Rappellingyou'll find everything you need to know about descending a rope, from the most basic to advanced techniques,includingknots, rigging strategies, rappel devices, and more.
Climbing: From Gym to Rock is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on getting indoor climbers outdoors.
With more than 100 full-color photos and detailed captions showing how to create safe and simple rock-climbing anchoring systems, this is a take-to-the-crag companion book to our huge-selling Climbing Anchors.
Climbing: Protection is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on climbing protection and safety.
Best Climbs Denver & Boulder covers Eldorado Canyon, the Flatirons, Boulder Canyon, Golden Cliffs, Castlewood Canyon, the north section of the South Platte, and some toproping routes at Ironclads
Recommended by the American Mountain Guides AssociationAdvanced Rock Climbing, written by AMGA Certified Rock Instructor Bob Gaines, covers concepts and topics for today's rock climbers looking to take their skills and experience to the next level.
Written by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA) certified mountain guides Marc Chauvin and Rob Coppolillo, The Mountain Guide Manual is the go-to reference for novice and experienced mountain guides, as well as advanced recreationalists.
The essential handbook for every beginner, Learning to Climb Indoors is the most complete book available on indoor climbingnow revised and in its third edition!
Written by world renowned rock climbers and veteran Falcon authors John Long and Bob Gaines, this comprehensive volume will be the go-to resource for the necessities of rock climbing safety.
The compelling account of recklessness, tragedy, courage and rescue, a book whose sobering depiction of Nature's danger is tempered by unforgettable portraits of the triumphant human spirit.
This book provides the ultimate guide to rock climbing in the United States, suitable for climbers and nonclimbers alike, covering the technical and physical aspects of the sport as well as the mental challenges involved.
Die Berge begreifen: Fundstücke aus der Geschichte des alpinen BergsteigensReinhold Messner, der wie kaum ein anderer für den traditionellen Alpinismus steht und als Bergsteiger beispiellose Erfolge feierte, hat mittlerweile sechs Museen in den Südtiroler Bergen gegründet.
Nach den 14 Achttausendern und rund 50 Erstbegehungen hatte Hans Kammerlander ein neues Ziel: die Besteigung der zweithöchsten Gipfel auf den sieben Kontinenten – weil sie ungleich mehr Schwierigkeiten aufweisen und die höchsten heute als Modeberge oft überlaufen sind.