Author: george d. abrahamPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 810
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the complete mountaineer
Author: george d. abrahamThe Complete Mountaineer
Author: George Dixon AbrahamPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alps
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
The Complete Mountaineer
Author: George Dixon AbrahamPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alps
Languages : en
Pages : 669
Book Description
Hangdog Days
Author: Jeff SmootPublisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680512331
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 391
Book Description
Fast-paced history-cum-memoir about rock climbing in the wild-and-wooly ’80s Highlights ground-breaking achievements from the era Hangdog Days vividly chronicles the era when rock climbing exploded in popularity, attracting a new generation of talented climbers eager to reach new heights via harder routes and faster ascents. This contentious, often entertaining period gave rise to sport climbing, climbing gyms, and competitive climbing--indelibly transforming the sport. Jeff Smoot was one of those brash young climbers, and here he traces the development of traditional climbing “rules,” enforced first through peer pressure, then later through intimidation and sabotage. In the late ’70s, several climbers began introducing new tactics including “hangdogging,” hanging on gear to practice moves, that the old guard considered cheating. As more climbers broke ranks with traditional style, the new gymnastic approach pushed the limits of climbing from 5.12 to 5.13. When French climber Jean-Baptiste Tribout ascended To Bolt or Not to Be, 5.14a, at Smith Rock in 1986, he cracked a barrier many people had considered impenetrable. In his lively, fast-paced history enriched with insightful firsthand experience, Smoot focuses on the climbing achievements of three of the era’s superstars: John Bachar, Todd Skinner, and Alan Watts, while not neglecting the likes of Ray Jardine, Lynn Hill, Mark Hudon, Tony Yaniro, and Peter Croft. He deftly brings to life the characters and events of this raucous, revolutionary time in rock climbing, exploring, as he says, “what happened and why it mattered, not only to me but to the people involved and those who have followed.”
Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills
Author: The MountaineersPublisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 1680510053
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 1174
Book Description
“The definitive guide to mountains and climbing . . .”—Conrad Anker For nearly 60 years it’s been revered as the “bible” of mountaineering–and now it’s even better than ever The best-selling instructional text for new and intermediate climbers for more than half a century New edition—fully updated techniques and all-new illustrations Researched and written by a team of expert climbers Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the text beloved by generations of new climbers—the standard for climbing education around the world where it has been translated into 12 languages. For the all-new 9th Edition, committees comprosed of active climbers and climbing educators reviewed every chapter of instruction, and discussed updates with staff from the American Alpine Club (AAC), the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), and the Access Fund. They also worked with professional members of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), to review their work and ensure that the updated textbook includes the most current best practices for both alpine and rock climbing instruction. From gear selection to belay and repel techniques, from glacier travel to rope work, to safety, safety, and more safety—there is no more comprehensive and thoroughly vetted training manual for climbing than the standard set by Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, 9th Edition. Significant updates to this edition include: • New alignment with AAC’s nationwide universal belay standard • Expanded and more detailed avalanche safety info, including how to better understand avalanches, evaluate hazards, travel safely in avy terrain, and locate and rescue a fellow climber in an avalanche • Newly revamped chapters on clothing and camping • All-new illustrations reflecting the latest gear and techniques—created by artist John McMullen, former art director of Climbing magazine • Review of and contributions to multiple sections by AMGA-certified guides • Fresh approach to the Ten Essentials—now making the iconic list easier to recall
Mein Leben Als Bergsteiger. My Life as a Mountaineer ... Translated by Geoffrey Sutton
Author: Anderl HECKMAIRPublisher:
ISBN: 9780575019300
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Primitive Ritual and Belief
Author: Edwin Oliver JamesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aboriginal Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Modern Foreign Exchange
Author: Hubert Conrad WalterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Currency question
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The Study of Living Things
Author: Edward Stuart RussellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biology
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
A Short History of Political Economy in England, from Adam Smith to Arnold Toynbee
Author: Langford Lovell PricePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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