Sports & Recreation - Mountaineering

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...

Jordan Romero climbed Mount Everest at age thirteen--and he didn't stop there. In this inspiring young adult memoir that includes color photos, he tells how he achieved such great heights. On May 22, 2010, at the age of thirteen, American teenager Jordan Romero became...

New York Times Bestseller"A refreshingly unadorned account of the true brutality of climbing K2, where heroes emerge and egos are stripped down, and the only thing achieving immortality is the cold ruthless mountain." -- Norman Ollestad, author of Crazy for the StormIn this riveting...

Among the most dangerous mountains in the world, Mount Washington has challenged adventurers for centuries with its severe weather. From the days when gentlefolk ascended the heights in hoop skirts and wool suits to today's high-tech assaults on wintry summits, this book offers extensive...

This expanded and revised second edition of the worldwide bestseller is packed with knowledge gained over three decades as a professional climbing coach. Whether you're a highly experienced climber or just starting out, refining movement skills will unlock the door to steady progress and...

"Still the best book on improving at climbing ... worth every penny and more." -- Dave MacLeod, online climbing coach blog In full color with 52 practical training exercises designed to advance technique Detailed anatomical illustrations explain climbing physiology Includes an 85-minute DVD that...

"The seminal book of avalanche literature...deserves a thorough read by every backcountry skier." ― Powder The more you know about snow stability, the better your travel and rescue skills. And the sharper your decision making, the better you'll be able to avoid avalanche danger...

The plan was outrageous: A small team of four climbers would attempt a new route on the East Face of Mt. Everest, considered the most remote and dangerous side of the mountain and only successfully climbed once before. Unlike the first larger team, Mimi...

"Drawn from decades of journal entries and years of experience, the book is full of stories and tangible tips about how to live and travel well in the backcountry"--Outside 2023 National Outdoor Book Award Winner in Outdoor Adventure Guides 2023 Banff Mountain Book Award...

A complete update of the leading text for avalanche courses worldwide More than 75,000 copies sold of previous editions New chapter on risk management Includes new photographs and updated illustrations The Avalanche Handbook needs no introduction. For this new fourth edition of the course-adopted...

"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing." --Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction Rich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, The Big Book of Climbing details basic concepts of this...

A comprehensive collection of targeted exercises to enhance climbing technique and strength, tailored for climbers of all ages.The Climbing Bible: Practical Exercises by Martin Mobråten and Stian Christophersen is a collection of exercises specifically designed to help you train technique and strength so that...

An all-encompassing guide that combines European training techniques to enhance technical, physical, and mental performance for climbers of all levels.More and more people around the world are discovering how great climbing is, both indoors and outdoors. The Climbing Bible by internationally renowned climbers and...

A renowned climber and National Geographic photographer shares his incredible adventures--and the early trauma that drove him to seek such heights. "An extraordinary memoir of mental illness that reads like a thriller."--Amy Ellis Nutt, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Becoming Nicole "In order...

A renowned climber and National Geographic photographer shares his incredible adventures--and the early trauma that drove him to seek such heights. "An extraordinary memoir of mental illness that reads like a thriller."--Amy Ellis Nutt, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Becoming Nicole "In order...

This is the must-have guidebook for 14er peakbaggers Fully revised, Colorado 14ers: The Best Routes is the definitive guidebook from the people who volunteer countless hours building trails, educating hikers, and working with land management agencies. The spectacular photography by Todd Caudle provides inspiration...

A thrilling adventure trilogy from Gordon Korman about a number of kids competing to be the youngest person to ever reach the top of Mt. Everest Four kids. One mountain.They come from all across America to be the youngest kid ever to climb Everest....

Legendary alpinist Barry Blanchard returns to the thin places where weather, will, and luck decide everything--and the consequences echo for years. Vicariously thrilling for armchair--and actual--alpinists. - Kirkus ReviewsBlanchard, in his inimitable, heart-pounding, and brutally honest style, continues reminiscing about the life he introduced...

"Utterly captivating...everyone will be riveted by the personalities, the constraints of their era, and the courage and ingenuity they ultimately brought to it, whether or not they succeeded." --Booklist (starred)"Gripping...Recommended for those with an interest in exploration history, as well as those drawn to...

An inspiring story of adventure and endurance in a quest to rediscover the passions of youth. At the end of 2019, Tom French retired from a four-decade career in business, determined to return to interests that had defined his youth and see what meaning...