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CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from Freedom Climbers(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)One of the most important mountaineering books to be written for many years.
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* This classic established Child as one of the great mountaineering writers of our time* Describes Child's apprenticeship to such climbing legends as Doug Scott, Don Whillans, and Alan Rouse* Written with a keen eye for detail, a firm sense of drama and, of course, wit Climbing a Himalayan peak was the stuff of Greg Child's wildest dreams.
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CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from The Mountain of My Fear and Deborah * Two classic mountaineering adventures, in one beautiful volume!
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CLICK HERE to download the 4 mile hike to Fehr Lake from Best Hikes with Dogs Utah(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)* 76 of the best trails that allow dogs* Handy trail-finder chart allows quick selection by difficulty, availability of water along the way, views, and more* Trails range from easy strolls to more challenging routes With over 84,900 square miles of national parks, wilderness and recreation areas, state parks, and national forests, Utah offers a wide variety of hiking trails.
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CLICK HERE to download the first 50 pages from The Roskelley Collection* Includes 30 color and 45 black-and-white photographs * Part of The Mountaineers Books "e;Legends and Lore"e; series for climbers, armchair mountaineers, and readers of classic adventure literature * Individual titles of this omnibus edition have been translated into five languages worldwide The Roskelley Collection includes legendary climber John Roskelley's three acclaimed books, together for the first time in one volume and all written with opinion, self-reflective humor, and spellbinding adventure.
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CLICK HERE to download the section from Wilderness & Travel Medicine on "e;Chest & Abdominal Injuries"e;* Author is a nationally recognized expert in wilderness medicine* Covers both illnesses and injuries* Includes improvised techniques for when medical supplies aren't on hand* Every section has been updated and new illustrations added to this editionFirst published in 1992, Wilderness & Travel Medicine has been a staple of the emergency first-aid kits sold worldwide by Adventure Medical Kits.
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My father's greatest living heroes were John Glenn and Jim Whittakera physical giant with a huge heart, a decent soul, and inspirational courage.
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CLICK HERE to download the first 50 pages from Climbing the Seven Summits* First and only guidebook to climbing all Seven Summits* Full color with 125 photographs and 24 maps including a map for each summit route* Essential information on primary climbing routes and travel logistics for mountaineers, with historical and cultural anecdotes for armchair readersAconcagua.
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* Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years* Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks* Hand-drawn maps and photos with route overlays, as well as approach information This is the volume one of three that Fred Beckey wrote for climbing in the Cascades.
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* Shows you how to get started with sport climbing, or push your skills further than you thought they could go* Sport climbing is a fun, accessible aspect of climbing that many people can participate in* Foreword by Chris Sharma, the best known American sport climberSport climbers often project a route that tests their physical limits in hopes of an eventual completion, regardless of the number of attempts.
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CLICK HERE to download the free chapter called, "e;Training for Power"e; from Bouldering(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)* Includes technical photographs, charts, and illustrations* Contributing photography and advice from Dave Graham, Daniel Woods, Jamie Emerson, and many others* Appendix highlights top bouldering destinations all over the worldBouldering: Movement, Tactics, and Problem Solving demonstrates not just the basics of how to boulder, but also how to get better at it and take it to the next level.
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* Reflections and humorous pieces, plus insights into some of mountaineering's more controversial events* Revealing portraits of other Himalayan climbers Peeling back the layers to reveal the gritty truth about the elite climbing world is Greg Child's specialty.
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* Illustrated with more than 60 full-color illustration plates* The only field guide of its kind for this popular destination* Completely updated, compact volume If you've ever marveled at the natural beauty of the Grand Canyon, you've probably thought about taking an up close and personal look at the area, too.
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CLICK HERE to download the sample chapter "e;Child Carriers"e; from Babes In The Woods* Offers a fresh, modern approach to hiking and camping with kids* Tips to make family outdoor trips less work and worry* Addresses concern about "e;nature deficit disorder"e; in childrenThere's a lot of information out there about introducing school-age kids to the outdoors, but what about babies and toddlers?
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CLICK HERE to download the sample chapter "e;Weather"e; from Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain* Provides easy-to-follow instructions on crucial avalanche safety skills* Completely revised with all of the most recent data and techniques* Ideal for snowmobilers, snowboarders, snowshoers, skiers, climbers, hunters, hikers"e;No one who plays in mountain snow should leave home without having studied this book.
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* Includes five previously unpublished essays * Powerful prose sparked with Child's unique wit Well-known for his Himalayan expeditions and first ascents on rock walls in Australia and the United States, Greg Child freely admits his mixed feelings about climbing.
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* Will Gadd is an ESPN X Games and Ice World Cup winner* Color photos throughout illustrate the climbing techniques* Part of The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series"e;Mixed climbing is my favorite discipline.
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* The only available guide devoted solely to the route used by 90 percent of all climbers who summit Denali * Historic aerial photos and introduction by one of the route's pioneers -- Bradford Washburn * Author Colby Coombs is a Denali climbing guide and a 12-year veteran of the routeDenali's massive West Buttress Route is one of the world's most popular -- and treacherous -- climbs.
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CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Belaying Outdoors"e; from Climbing: From Gym to Crag* Surpasses other training guides with a new level of instruction, clarity, and safety* "e;Key Transition Exercises"e; teach the skills you'll need to move from gym climbing to rock climbing* Climbing technique illustrated with more than 150 photos* Complements any indoor or outdoor climbing courseGetting strong and learning to climb hard routes in the gym doesn't prepare you for climbing outdoors where anything can happen.
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CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Mountain Living: Personal Gear"e; from Climbing: Expedition Planning* Loaded with advice, practical examples and anecdotes for planning an expedition* Addresses both large and small expedition groups* Packed with demonstrative photographs, questionnaires, and a thorough checklistClimbing: Expedition Planning covers everything from where and when to go, to how to build a team by considering strengths, personalities, leadership skills, motivation, and commitment.
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CLICK HERE to download the section from Big Wall Climbing on "e;First Ascents"e;* Skills and strategies unique to big walls -- illustrated in full color* Includes modern speed and free climbing tactics that have revolutionized wall climbing * Key training exercises (practiced near the ground) and real life examples reinforce instruction Dangling sweaty-palmed from a 3000-foot cliff for days on end, Jared Ogden taught himself to climb his first big wall by trial and error.
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True-life accounts of three climbers who faced the ultimate challenge in passionate pursuit of their sport
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You can scramble to the top of most Oregon mountain peaks and this guidebook will show you how
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* Includes stories of such greats as Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, Allen Steck, and Warren Harding* Captures the raucous, outrageous, innovative spirit of climbing in Yosemie during this period* Portrays the advances in equipment and style that revolutionized big-wall climbingIn the 1960's, California's Yosemite Valley was the center of the rock-climbing universe.
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* If you're heading to the Smokies, you'll need this guidebook!
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CLICK HERE to download the chapter "e;The Alpine Environment"e; from Alpine Climbing* For climbers who know the basics and are ready to venture at higher altitudes* Written by longtime guides and climbing instructors certified by the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA)* Recommended by the AMGA* Teaches situational thinking and learning as well as techniqueThis intermediate-level guide addresses tools, skills, and techniques used in alpine terrain including rock, snow, ice, and glaciers at moderate altitude -- approximately 5000 meters (16,000 feet) and lower.
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* 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.
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* Terrain that's hazard-free and easy on the dog paws * Guidebook includes what to pack for your dog -- the Ten Canine Essentials and the Doggy First-Aid Kit A native of Texas, Melissa Gaskill has spent more than 20 years hiking and camping with her dogs all over the Lonestar State.
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CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Uphill Movement"e; from Backcountry Skiing(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)* For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers* Includes trip planning, navigation, fitness, and avalanche safety information, in addition to techniques* Provides advice on how to make well-informed backcountry decisionsMartin Volken and his co-authors provide skiers with all the tools and knowledge they need to safely and successfully travel in the mountain backcountry.
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* Practical strategies for avoiding dangerous bear encounters * Debunks commonly held myths about people and bears * Provides tested strategies to help you avoid conflict with black bears and grizzliesBear expert Dave Smith gives you the basics -- like how to choose a good campsite and properly store your food so that you don't have to worry whether that pepper spray you brought will work on the bear that wanders into camp.
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CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A KNOT SAMPLER FROM THE CHAPTER ON "e;KNOTS FOR HIKING & CAMPING"e; (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)* Guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand* Knot-tying directions clearly illustrated with photos* New entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series It's fair to say that climber Clyde Soles is obsessed with ropes and knots and their absolute performance-since he regularly entrusts his life to ropes on sheer rock faces.
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* Mountaineering guidelines for people going to altitude (heights above 7,000 feet) with pre-existing health conditions such as heart conditions, diabetes, and cancer* A handy glossary and easy-to-read tables covering symptoms and signs, altitude illness, and high altitude drugs * Case studies of real situations and a question-and-answer section help readers better understand general issues about altitude and its effects, and moreThis edition of Altitude Illnessprovides the latest information on prevention and treatment of altitude illness -- from preparing for altitude to recognizing and treating the symptoms of acute mountain sickness, including high altitude pulmonary and cerebral edemas.
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* Winner of the 2003 Barbara Savage Miles from Nowhere Award * A blend of romance, humor, and adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail* Written in "e;he said/she said"e; alternating chapters, this young couple each tell their own storyThey're not sure which came first -- falling in love with each other or falling in love with the idea of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (the length of California, Oregon, and Washington).
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* Part of the popular Hiking Geology series* Appendices cover additional geologic information for the non-geologist* Everything needed to plan the trip, including information about permits, lodging and camping, mule rides, and recommended day tripsEtched on the Grand Canyon's steep walls are stories of how this majestic landscape came to be: volcanic islands, stark deserts, and tranquil seas come and gone, and histories of plants and animals that have made this place their home.
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* Technical advice for traveling safely on glaciers and how to perform a rescue should the worst happen* Sidebars provide extra lessons on techniques presented* Large format with photographs showing the techniques discussed Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue is a comprehensive course in understanding glaciers, crossing them, avoiding crevasses, and rescuing crevasse victims.
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* Cutting-edge information on how to prevent, diagnose, and treat altitude illness and hypoxia in everyday life* Interweaves fascinating research discoveries with dramatic first-person accounts* Authored by a celebrated mountaineer and physician who pioneered research in the fieldFrom the time of his historic expedition to Nanda Devi in the high Himalaya, Charles Houston, M.
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CLICK HERE to download two free hikes from Best Hikes with Dogs Inland Northwest * Trails that are hazard-free and easy on the paws * On most trails, no leashes required and no crowds to dodge * Guidebook to 75 trails covering eastern Washington, Idaho panhandle, and northwest Montana; plus Okanagan Highlands and BC Kootenay (Canada) Although Mittens is the "e;star"e; of Best Hikes with Dogs Inland Washington (that's her on the cover!
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* Reading clouds, wind patterns, snow conditions, and other clues, pre-trip and on the mountain * Strategies for safety and survival in adverse weather conditions* Regional mountain weather phenomena to watch for across the U.
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* More than 80 Oregon hikes for kids and adults, accessible from urban areas* Hikes range in length from less than a mile to nearly 6 miles, with optional turn-around points* Handy sidebars with information on animals, plants, geology, and fun activities for kids to do on the hike* Special emphasis on trail highlights with child appeal* Graphic, two-color layout provides key data at a glance Search for frogs and turtles in a pond, stay in a cabin, visit a nature center, see waterfalls, or discover abundant wildlife.
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CLICK HERE to download a portion of the chapter on "e;Scenarios & Solutions"e; from Climbing Self-Rescue featuring 5 different scenarios(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)* Climbing self-rescue procedures for teams of two -- the most common climbing party size * Techniques equally effective on rock, snow, and ice * Utilizes gear climbers already carry in their rack* Includes 40 one-page rescue scenarios and solutions for climbing accident analysisThe rope is stuck, or too short.
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* Cascades climbing routes -- the guidebooks relied on for more than 25 years* Northwest climbing legend Fred Beckey has summited and explored hundreds of Cascade peaks* Hand-drawn maps and photos with route overlays, as well as approach information Volume II in the classic Cascade Alpine Guide series features expert information on more than 300 climbing and high routes in the Cascades.
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* Guidebook details 80 climbing routes throughout Alaska * Includes photos, many with route overlays, topo route maps, climbing difficulty and time information, ratings, and moreAlaska mountain guides Mike Wood and Colby Coombs have teamed up to write this definitive climbing guidebook targeting the more experienced climber.
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* Meets the current standards of first aid care by the American Red Cross and the Wilderness Medical Society* Updated figures and drawings that illustrate essential first aid skills* Includes quick-reference boxes that summarize recognition and treatment of many first-aid problemsThis fifth edition gives you all the latest information on assessing and treating conditions you may encounter in the wild, from serious injuries such as dislocations and fractures to unexpected major illness to weather-related problems.
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* A vital resource for search and rescue professionals and physicians as well as outdoor enthusiasts * Includes new chapters to cover cold injuries and strategies for survival that weren't in the previous editionHikers, skiers, climbers, hunters, fishermen, bicyclists, and lost children -- all are potentially at risk of hypothermia or other cold injuries including frostbite and trenchfoot.
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CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Backcountry Forecasting & Decisions"e; from The Avalanche Handbook * Information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion * Chapters on the elements of backcountry avalanche forecasting and the decision-making process * This is the text used by search and rescue professionals, ski patrol groups, and outdoor education programs Technical yet accessible, The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, covers the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; rescue techniques; and research on understanding and surviving avalanches.
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CLICK HERE to download author Craig Romano's favorite hike from the book, Bogachiel Peak * More than 100 day hikes, with options for linking them to longer routes * Compact, easy-carry size * Two color maps, charts and elevation profiles This handsome guide is full of charts and easy-to-find information that will help you quickly select your ideal hike.
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* Thoroughly revised and updated new edition* Features one of the most detailed histories of Tibetan culture and geography available for travelers* Includes a new trekking route over a glaciated 19,300-foot pass used by H einrich H arrer, author of Seven Years in TibetIn the new edition of this indispensible trekking guide to Tibet, travelers will learn the necessities of pre-trip planning and how to seek out the most rewarding treks in a region of the world few get to visit.
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Any Nepal travel guidebook will give you details, details, details.
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CLICK HERE to download the backpacking trip to "e;Cathedral Rock"e; and the hike to "e;Scatter Lake"e; from Best Hikes with Dogs Western Washington, 2nd Edition* Guidebook of more than 80 hikes chosen specifically for dog owners and their four-legged trail companions* In a national-park heavy region, Best Hikes with Dogs Western Washington, 2nd Ed.
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