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Extreme Alpinism
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Author : Mark Twight
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 1999-08-31
Extreme Alpinism written by Mark Twight and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-08-31 with Sports & Recreation categories.
* The book that launched a renaissance in climbing technique and remains relevant today * Techniques and mental skills needed to climb at a more challenging level * Illustrated with full-color photos throughout Big, high routes at the edge of a climber's ability are not the places for inventing technique or relying on old habits. Complacency can lead to fatal errors. So where does the hard-core aspirant or dreamer turn? The only master class in print, Extreme Alpinism delivers an expert dose of reality and practical techniques for advanced climbers. Focusing on how top alpine climbers approach the world's most difficult routes, Twight centers his instruction on the ethos of climbing the hardest routes with the least amount of gear and the most speed. Throughout, Twight makes it clear that the two things he refuses to compromise are safety and his climbing ethics. In addition to the extensive chapters on advanced techniques and skills, Twight also discusses mental preparedness and attitude; strength and cardiovascular training; good nutrition; and tips on equipment and clothing.
Extreme Alpinism
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Author : Mark Twight
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 1999
Extreme Alpinism written by Mark Twight and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Where does the hard-core aspirant or dreamer turn? The only master class in print, Extreme Alpinism delivers an expert dose of reality and practical techniques for advanced climbers. Focusing on how top alpine climbers approach the world's most difficult routes, Twight centres his instruction on the ethos of climbing the hardest routes with the least amount of gear and the most speed.
The Seventh Grade
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Author : Reinhold Messner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1974
The Seventh Grade written by Reinhold Messner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Mountaineering categories.
Kiss Or Kill
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Author : Mark Twight
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2002-01-15
Kiss Or Kill written by Mark Twight and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Kiss or Kill: Confessions of a Serial Climber is raw, unfiltered Twight who makes it clear that climbing is only distantly about the summit. Whether railing against the spinelessness of siege-style mountaineering, admitting addiction to pushing the bounds of the possible, or revelling in his ability to cut away anything in life that holds him back, Twight never blinks. Along the way, there is the drama of new and epic routes, unbreakable bonds between climbing partners, and Twight's evolution as a climber and a man. He tells every story in a unique, in-your-face style.
Extreme Alpine Rock
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Author : Walter Pause
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Extreme Alpine Rock written by Walter Pause and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Sports & Recreation categories.
The Mountain Within
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Author : Alexander Huber
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2010-06-24
The Mountain Within written by Alexander Huber and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-24 with Sports & Recreation categories.
One of the best mountaineers of our generation ?nally reveals the details of his many exciting extreme alpine ascents—ascents in which his only equipment is a pair of shoes and a small bag for holding chalk. Clinging to the crevasses in mountain walls, with muscles bulging as he makes his free ascent, Huber has become one of the world’s most recognized and photographed extreme alpine climbers. Along with many other legendary ascents detailed here, he and his brother set a new record of 2 hours and 46 minutes on El Capitan, The Nose, Yosemite Park in the Fall of 2007—a climb that usually takes three days. When he free-soloed the Kommunist’s famous peaks, Alexander Huber declared, “Why? For me, it is the search for my limits. On the other side, I am aware that the time is limited.” With major corporate sponsors like Adidas and Atmoic, this is a fascinating insight into one of the world’s best mountaineers.
The Mountains Of My Life
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Author : Walter Bonatti
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2010-05-27
The Mountains Of My Life written by Walter Bonatti and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-27 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Mountains of My Life collects 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. Bonatti is one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, and these awe-inspiring writings capture the adventure, audacity and magnitude of his craft.
Extreme Eiger
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Author : Peter Gillman
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2016-02-16
Extreme Eiger written by Peter Gillman and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-16 with Sports & Recreation categories.
•The classic story of a notorious climb, now revised, updated, and expanded by the original author with new information •Literally a race to ascend Europe’s most formidable mountain wall—Brits and Americans versus Germans The North Face of the Eiger was long renowned as the most dangerous climb in the Swiss Alps, one that had cost the lives of numerous skilled mountaineers. In February 1966, two teams—one German, the other British/American—aimed to climb it in a straight line from bottom to top. Astonishingly, the two teams knew almost nothing about each other's attempt until both arrived at the foot of the face. The race was on. The Anglo-American team of John Harlin, Layton Kor, and Dougal Haston intended to make a dash to the summit when conditions were right. The Germans, with an eight-man team and a mass of equipment, planned a slow, relentless ascent. Watching all was a young journalist, Peter Gillman. Now, fifty years later, Gillman recalls the dramatic events on the North Face, and assesses their effect on those who took part. The charismatic and controversial American climber John Harlin was killed before the summit was reached, while others were permanently injured through frostbite. For British photographer Chris Bonington, who was sucked into the action, it opened a path to a career and reputation as Britain's foremost mountaineer. “It was incredibly challenging and probably some of the hardest climbing done in the Alps to that time,” remembers Bonington. “Being involved was absolutely fantastic. There’s never been anything like it for me, before or since.” This title is part of our LEGENDS AND LORE series. Click here > to learn more.
Climbing
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Author : Clyde Soles
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2003
Climbing written by Clyde Soles and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Howing how to plan, organize, and lead adventure expeditions, this guide is anew entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series. 60 photos.
No Shortcuts To The Top
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Author : Ed Viesturs
language : en
Publisher: Crown
Release Date : 2006-10-17
No Shortcuts To The Top written by Ed Viesturs and has been published by Crown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-17 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This gripping and triumphant memoir from the author of The Mountain follows a living legend of extreme mountaineering as he makes his assault on history, one 8,000-meter summit at a time. “From the drama of the peaks, to the struggle of making a living as a professional climber, to the basic how-tos of life at 26,000 feet, No Shortcuts to the Top is fascinating reading.”—Aron Ralston, author of Between a Rock and a Hard Place and subject of the film 127 Hours For eighteen years Ed Viesturs pursued climbing’s holy grail: to stand atop the world’s fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of bottled oxygen. But No Shortcuts to the Top is as much about the man who would become the first American to achieve that goal as it is about his stunning quest. As Viesturs recounts the stories of his most harrowing climbs, he reveals a man torn between the flat, safe world he and his loved ones share and the majestic and deadly places where only he can go. A preternaturally cautious climber who once turned back 300 feet from the top of Everest but who would not shrink from a peak (Annapurna) known to claim the life of one climber for every two who reached its summit, Viesturs lives by an unyielding motto, “Reaching the summit is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” It is with this philosophy that he vividly describes fatal errors in judgment made by his fellow climbers as well as a few of his own close calls and gallant rescues. And, for the first time, he details his own pivotal and heroic role in the 1996 Everest disaster made famous in Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air. In addition to the raw excitement of Viesturs’s odyssey, No Shortcuts to the Top is leavened with many funny moments revealing the camaraderie between climbers. It is more than the first full account of one of the staggering accomplishments of our time; it is a portrait of a brave and devoted family man and his beliefs that shaped this most perilous and magnificent pursuit.