Tells the story of the extraordinary Polish adventurers who emerged from under the blanket of oppression following the Second World War to become the worlds leading Himalayan climbers. This book weaves a passionate and literary tale of adventure, po...Loe edasi...
This volume on Cognitive Athletic Training in climbing and bouldering provides exercises to train cognitive abilities alongside the athleticism and motor skills of climbers. As the third book in the Cognitive Athletic Training series, it is marked b...Loe edasi...
More than inspiring anecdotes. It provides a toolkit and is a really nice balance of personal story, scientific study and practical lesson. — Scottish MountaineerMollie Hughes has explored some of the wildest environments on earth, from the top of...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 26-Feb-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc, ISBN-13: 9781974761906)
The harder you climb, the higher you live.Buntaro Mori is a loner, but being alone in a crowd is almost as bad as being forced to fit in. When a dangerous bid for solitude introduces Mori to the rush of solo climbing, he becomes addict...Loe edasi...
All this is, is the thing weve always known: we have nothing and nobody except each other. But that, we have in spades. Now, lets go climb rocks. Tender, immersive, and thrilling GABRIELLE ZEVIN, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and...Loe edasi...
This 2-volume set provides all the information required to complete the Skye Munros. Strategy, gear, training, navigation and logistics are covered. A lightweight second guidebook gives the hiker detailed maps, topos and route description for the Cu...Loe edasi...
A sweeping history of mountaineering before Everest, and the epic human quest to reach the highest places on Earth. The White LadderThe White LadderThroughout, Light pays special attention to Incan climbers, Gurkha guides, Sherpa mountaineers...Loe edasi...
Whether you’re a hiker, backpacker, kayaker, climber, or backcountry skier, this step-by-step handbook will help you find your wayOver 150 thousand copies soldFull-color maps to highlight real-life orientation me...Loe edasi...
A field reference for crevasse rescue This life-saving pocket guide has been thoroughly updated to align with modern techniques for rescue from crevasses, withstep-by-step instructions in a durable package and easy-to-use format....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 20-Nov-2025, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc, ISBN-13: 9781974758661)
The harder you climb, the higher you live.Despite the tragedy and notoriety that marked Mori’s introduction to climbing, he is still obsessed with the allure of the mountains and determined to keep up with his grueling training plan—ev...Loe edasi...
The Mountain King looks back on eight decades, summit controversies, and his lasting legacy of climbing for the experience and the journey The Mountain King looks back on eight decades, summit controversies, and his lasting legacy of c...Loe edasi...
Eat to Climb by Mina Leslie-Wujastyk is a guide to nutrition for climbers. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned pro, this book will help you make informed decisions about fuelling your body. Split into two sections, it explores the principl...Loe edasi...
50th anniversary edition. Everest – the highest peak in the world, the ultimate challenge to a mountaineer’s skill and endurance. It had been climbed before, but never like this. Chris Bonington and his team had ambitions to climb it – the hard way....Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 02-Sep-2025, Hardback, Kirjastus: Simon & Schuster, ISBN-13: 9781668047859)
A memoir of sex, angst, and rocks, Turn to Stone chronicles one woman’s ascent—on walls of stone and within herself—as she faces her demons and finds freedom and power in the raw and wild adventure of rock climbing. Down on t...Loe edasi...
In 1934, four mountaineers from Manitoba piled into their Plymouth and pointed its headlights west to Tatlayoko Lake in British Columbia. Their goal? To conquer B.C.’ s tallest mountain.These young adventurers were following in the footst...Loe edasi...
Richly authentic collection of photography and stories celebrates Southern climbing culture Richly authentic collection of photography and stories celebrates Southern climbing cultureSpare These Stones: A Journey Through Sou...Loe edasi...
Guide to 100 scrambling routes climbing the rocks and ghylls of the English Lake District, covering the northern area including Wasdale, Buttermere, Patterdale and Blencathra. Routes range from grade 1 to V Diff (use of a rope is recommended for grad...Loe edasi...
A celebration, in thrilling text and stunning photographs, of twenty of the most daring women mountaineers from around the globe. Mountaineering WomenFrom the Amazigh (Berbers) of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco to the Inca Empire, high in the...Loe edasi...
In Peak Bagging Wales, Will Renwick guides you to all of the 188 Welsh Nuttalls (hills in England and Wales over 2,000 feet). The 49 routes are grouped into 11 regions, and include 1:40,000-scale maps, elevation profiles, essential information, down...Loe edasi...
This book will focus on how to identify your weakest link with self-assessments and the best supportive exercises to strengthen your climbing without getting hurt-- Provided by publisher. In The Resilient Climber, Doctor of Physic...Loe edasi...
Taking on one of New Hampshire’s 48 4,000 footers is becoming a pilgrimage for New Hampshire residents and its visitors. While more people than ever are hiking them, there’s still a dearth of good information about each mountain and its surroundin...Loe edasi...
A compelling spiritual journey through a series of photographs which document Kilimanjaros striking beauty and uniqueness: a visual tribute to a living, evolving ecosystem shaped by natural forces and human presence....Loe edasi...
Sari: Liverpool Studies in the Politics of Popular Culture
(Ilmumisaeg: 28-May-2026, Paperback / softback, Kirjastus: Liverpool University Press, ISBN-13: 9781805966357)
Through exploring multidimensional axes of social differentiation from gender, race, class, and age to dis/ability and sexuality, the book will demonstrate how commodification is embodied through representation in mountaineering literature, media, f...Loe edasi...
Tom Stienstra had three events where his life stopped before doctors brought him back. Amid the cessations, he experienced visions of heaven. In two cases, he was visited from friends long passed who gave him advice and instructions for when he retu...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-May-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: The History Press Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781803998282)
In 1999, my expedition found George Mallory’s body on Mount Everest. The intense public interest in his tragic fate obscured the other actors in that dramatic story. The pioneers who attempted the first climbs in 1922 and 1924 knew nothin...Loe edasi...
Guidebook describing 77 graded via ferrata routes in the Southern Italian Dolomites, a region with explosive shapes and unique colours - the crown jewels of the European alpine range. Routes range from easier protected paths to demanding climbs, cov...Loe edasi...
This volume on Cognitive Athletic Training in climbing and bouldering provides exercises to train cognitive abilities alongside the athleticism and motor skills of climbers. As the third book in the Cognitive Athletic Training series, it is marked b...Loe edasi...
The definitive guide to mountain adventure in the Canadian Rockies — revised and updated.With more than 50,000 copies sold, Scrambles in the Canadian Rockies has inspired a generation of outdoor enthusiasts to reach new height...Loe edasi...
(Ilmumisaeg: 14-Apr-2026, Hardback, Kirjastus: Brandeis University Press, ISBN-13: 9781684583027)
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...Loe edasi...
The Costa Blanca has long been the best known winter sun venue for travelling climbers from all over Europe. The main attraction is the amazing amount of fantastic climbing on everything from small roadside cliffs to magnificent mountains....Loe edasi...
