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The Mammoth Book of Mountain Disasters

by Mr Hamish MacInnes ...

Series Book 398 - Mammoth Books
Caught way up on the mountain, no one is safe, from the archetypal nightmare of Tony Kurtz, seen to freeze to death by his stranded rescuers as he hung off the Eiger, to events that unfolded on the Grand Teton, where rescuers narrowly escaped being clubbed to death by their reluctant rescuees.This collection of 35 first-hand accounts will shock and inspire in equal measure. Here is the original ... Read more

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Caught way up on the mountain, no one is safe, from the archetypal nightmare of Tony Kurtz, seen to freeze to death by his stranded rescuers as he hung off the Eiger, to events that unfolded on the Grand Teton, where rescuers narrowly escaped being clubbed to death by their reluctant rescuees.This collection of 35 first-hand accounts will shock and inspire in equal measure. Here is the original
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Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

by Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan ...

“Gripping, intense. . . . Buried in the Sky will satisfy anyone who loved [Into Thin Air].”—Kate Tuttle, Boston GlobeWhen Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s ... Read more

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“Gripping, intense. . . . Buried in the Sky will satisfy anyone who loved [Into Thin Air].”—Kate Tuttle, Boston GlobeWhen Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s
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The Lost Explorer

Finding Mallory on Mount Everest

by Conrad Anker, David Roberts ...

In 1999, Conrad Anker found the body of George Mallory on Mount Everest, casting an entirely new light on the mystery of the lost explorer.On 8 June 1924, George Leigh Mallory and Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine were last seen climbing towards the summit of Everest. The clouds closed around them and they were lost to history, leaving the world to wonder whether or not they actually reached the summit - some ... Read more

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In 1999, Conrad Anker found the body of George Mallory on Mount Everest, casting an entirely new light on the mystery of the lost explorer.On 8 June 1924, George Leigh Mallory and Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine were last seen climbing towards the summit of Everest. The clouds closed around them and they were lost to history, leaving the world to wonder whether or not they actually reached the summit - some
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Mountain Madness:

Scott Fischer, Mount Everest, and a Life Lived on High

by Robert Birkby ...

“An extraordinary life.”—The New York Times Book Review“A fitting homage to one of the great outdoor extremists.”—Kirkus ReviewsLegendary climber Scott Fischer found in Mount Everest a perfect landscape for his fearless spirit. Scaling the world’s highest peak tested his skills, his courage, and his endurance. His legendary final expedition—and its tragic outcome—are portrayed in Everest, the 3-D ... Read more

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“An extraordinary life.”—The New York Times Book Review“A fitting homage to one of the great outdoor extremists.”—Kirkus ReviewsLegendary climber Scott Fischer found in Mount Everest a perfect landscape for his fearless spirit. Scaling the world’s highest peak tested his skills, his courage, and his endurance. His legendary final expedition—and its tragic outcome—are portrayed in Everest, the 3-D
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Basic Netting

by Mors Kochanski ...

Basic NettingThis training booklet covers basic netting as practiced by the Grand Banks fishermen. This booklet was brought out as it is not easy to locate information on netting techniques. The knowledge or direction for constructing functional fishing nets is left for another booklet. There is directions for construction a hammock. The time to learn how to net as discribed in the booklet is ... Read more

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Basic NettingThis training booklet covers basic netting as practiced by the Grand Banks fishermen. This booklet was brought out as it is not easy to locate information on netting techniques. The knowledge or direction for constructing functional fishing nets is left for another booklet. There is directions for construction a hammock. The time to learn how to net as discribed in the booklet is
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1001 Climbing Tips

The essential climbers' guide: from rock, ice and big-wall climbing to diet, training and mountain survival

by Andy Kirkpatrick ...

Series Book 1 - 1001 Tips
Imagine an alien came down to Earth, stuck a probe into a climber's brain – one who'd been climbing for over thirty years – and then transmogrified the contents into a big book of climbing tips. Well, 1001 Climbing Tips by Andy Kirkpatrick is just such a book.This is no regular instruction manual – it's much more useful than that. This is a massive collection of all those little tips that make a ... Read more

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Imagine an alien came down to Earth, stuck a probe into a climber's brain – one who'd been climbing for over thirty years – and then transmogrified the contents into a big book of climbing tips. Well, 1001 Climbing Tips by Andy Kirkpatrick is just such a book.This is no regular instruction manual – it's much more useful than that. This is a massive collection of all those little tips that make a
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Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies

by Alan Kane ...

Having sold more than 40,000 copies of previous editions, this authoritative climbing guide has been completely revised, updated and redesigned for a whole new generation of mountaineers.The original edition of Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, published by RMB in 1991, started a scrambling craze in the Canadian Rockies. No longer was reaching the top of those breathtaking peaks limited only to ... Read more

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Having sold more than 40,000 copies of previous editions, this authoritative climbing guide has been completely revised, updated and redesigned for a whole new generation of mountaineers.The original edition of Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, published by RMB in 1991, started a scrambling craze in the Canadian Rockies. No longer was reaching the top of those breathtaking peaks limited only to
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Training For Peak Performance

by Clyde Soles ...

"Whatever your talent, experience, and ambition, if you climb you would do well to read Clyde Soles' training manual. This book will allow you to pull down harder, last longer, and have more fun while you're at it." -- Jon Krakauer, author of "Into Thin Air"* Exercises to build strength, endurance, flexibility, and aerobic fitness* Up-to-date nutritional information* Tips for preparing mentally ... Read more

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"Whatever your talent, experience, and ambition, if you climb you would do well to read Clyde Soles' training manual. This book will allow you to pull down harder, last longer, and have more fun while you're at it." -- Jon Krakauer, author of "Into Thin Air"* Exercises to build strength, endurance, flexibility, and aerobic fitness* Up-to-date nutritional information* Tips for preparing mentally
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14er Fan Club

by Jerry Funk ...

This adventure recounts the humorous but often life-threatening experiences of one hiker as he climbs the fifty-five (not fifty-four!) Colorado mountains of 14 000 feet and above. ... Read more

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This adventure recounts the humorous but often life-threatening experiences of one hiker as he climbs the fifty-five (not fifty-four!) Colorado mountains of 14 000 feet and above.
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A Peakbaggers Guide to the Canadian Rockies: North

by Ben Nearingburg, Eric Coulthard ...

A full-colour, comprehensive scrambling guide to the increasingly popular mountain landscapes located in the northwestern reaches of the Rocky Mountains.Following in the footsteps of classic publications such as Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies and More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, A Peakbagger's Guide to the Canadian Rockies: North pulls back the curtain on the vast sea of summits from the ... Read more

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A full-colour, comprehensive scrambling guide to the increasingly popular mountain landscapes located in the northwestern reaches of the Rocky Mountains.Following in the footsteps of classic publications such as Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies and More Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies, A Peakbagger's Guide to the Canadian Rockies: North pulls back the curtain on the vast sea of summits from the
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The Indoor Climbing Manual

by John White ...

Climbing indoors has undergone a revolution.Indoor walls are no longer seen as simply a means to help climbers develop skills and get a bit fitter for 'the real thing'. These days many climbers prefer them, opting for the security of bolt-protected, weatherproof climbs.And why not? Excellent climbing facilities have sprung up everywhere, from primary schools and universities to massive, purpose ... Read more

$19.79 USD

Climbing indoors has undergone a revolution.Indoor walls are no longer seen as simply a means to help climbers develop skills and get a bit fitter for 'the real thing'. These days many climbers prefer them, opting for the security of bolt-protected, weatherproof climbs.And why not? Excellent climbing facilities have sprung up everywhere, from primary schools and universities to massive, purpose
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Rucksack Guide - Mountain Walking and Trekking

by Alun Richardson ...

Rucksack Guide: Mountain Walking and Trekking is youressential handbook for when on the mountain. It offers concise guidanceand support for whatever situations you might find yourself in,including:technical skills - tips and reminders on the key techniquesweather - from interpreting weather maps to dealing with thunderstormsnavigation - various techniques including using a compass the setting th.. ... Read more

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Rucksack Guide: Mountain Walking and Trekking is youressential handbook for when on the mountain. It offers concise guidanceand support for whatever situations you might find yourself in,including:technical skills - tips and reminders on the key techniquesweather - from interpreting weather maps to dealing with thunderstormsnavigation - various techniques including using a compass the setting th..
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