Sports & Recreation - Mountaineering

9 out of 10 climbers make the same mistakes - navigation through the maze of advice for the self-coached climber 9 out of 10 climbers are stuck. They are stuck on the same things. Some of the things that hold climbers back from improving...

With over 70 colored photographs, embark on a breathtaking journey with the dedicated West Valley Search and Rescue Team. Witness their encounters with perilous mountain scenarios as they strive to assist lost and injured hikers.A Higher Calling will give you an inside look at...

Renowned rock climber Beth Rodden's inspiring memoir about overcoming devastating trauma, refusing to be held hostage by fear, and taking a leap toward healing.Beth Rodden is twenty years old and already an elite rock climber when a climbing excursion in Kyrgyzstan escalates into a...

Twenty two years of love, triumph, and tragedy on North America's tallest mountain.Lisa Roderick had already forged an unlikely path, from growing up on a farm in Connecticut to driving the Alaska Highway to start a new life in the 49th state. What happened...

Since 1948, the American Alpine Club has documented the year's most teachable climbing accidents, providing invaluable lessons to climbers and mountaineers. In Accidents in North American Climbing, more than 100 incidents are thoroughly analyzed to help climbers avoid similar mistakes in the future. Color...

The "Mountain King" looks back on eight decades, summit controversies, and his lasting legacy of climbing for the experience and the journey Reinhold Messner is one of history's greatest mountaineers, a man who pushed the frontier of what is possible for a whole generation...

On June 3rd, 2017, Alex Honnold became the first person to free solo Yosemite's El Capitan--to scale the wall without rope, a partner, or any protective gear--completing what was described as "the greatest feat of pure rock climbing in the history of the sport"...

Annapurna is the unforgettable account of this heroic climb and of its harrowing aftermath, including a nightmare descent of frostbite, snow blindness, and near death.Author: Maurice HerzogPublisher: Lyons PressPublished: 05/01/2022Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 9.05h x 6.06w x 0.74dISBN: 9781493065547About the AuthorMaurice Herzog is...

What If Saving a Life Didn't Limit You, but Propelled You to New Heights?When retired emergency physician and kidney donor Matt Harmody joined a team of four other donors to climb the highest peak in every U.S. state, they weren't just chasing a Guinness...

Avalanche science stripped down to the basics -- the things you absolutely, positively must know before heading into the winter backcountry Easy-to-understand safety tips and checklists to help anyone stay safer in avalanche terrain Small, take-along resource to reference in the field and assist...

"A backcountry bible." --Skiing Magazine Fully up-to-date information related to gear, avalanche terrain and safety, decision making, search and rescue, and more For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers New information throughout pertinent to split-boarders, including tips from the famed all-star boarder Jeremy Jones This deeply revised...

An accessible training guide for climbers, offering exercises and insights from top athletes to enhance performance.'When it comes to training for climbing, you are your own experiment.'Beastmaking by Ned Feehally is a book about training for climbing.It is designed to provide normal people -...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND BASIS FOR THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE 127 HOURS One of the most extraordinary survival stories ever told--Aron Ralston's searing account of his six days trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, and how one inspired...

The debut photography collection from the internationally renowned photographer, filmmaker, speaker, and mental health advocate, featuring 300 curated images from his global adventure features, climbing expeditions, portraiture, and early fashion and fine art work. An artist and storyteller who passionately explores the human experience,...

When eleven climbers died on K2 in 2008, two Sherpas survived. Their astonishing tale became the stuff of mountaineering legend. This white-knuckle adventure follows the Sherpas from their remote villages in Nepal to the peak of the world's most dangerous mountain, recounting one of...

Discover the transformational journey of a conventional-minded runner to a minimalist, mountain-climbing, adventure-seeking ultrarunner determined to conquer the Catskill Mountains challenge known as the "Grid." After a successful career on Wall Street, the Catskill Mountains beckoned. In Chasing the Grid, author Kenneth Posner, a...

Spanning an extraordinary range of subjects and locations, these ten gripping essays show why Jon Krakauer is considered a standard-bearer of modern journalism. His pieces take us from a horrifying avalanche on Mount Everest to a volcano poised to obliterate a big chunk of...

On May 10, 1996, Lene Gammelgaard became the first Scandinavian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. But a raging storm and human error conspired to turn triumph into catastrophe. Eight of her team's climbers, including its renowned leader Scott Fischer, perished in...

American Alpine Institute Guides Choice Award Rescue techniques using everyday climbing gear Nicholson is an IFMGA/UIAGM guide No matter how experienced a climber you are, one day, you will find yourself in a precarious situation. It could be a stuck rope, a dropped rappel...

"...a book that deserves a spot on every serious climber's shelf" -- Climbing Magazine Banff Mountain Book Competition Winner National Outdoor Book Awards Honorable Mention Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their...