Postcards from the Ledge: Collected Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child
Selections of the best writing from elite mountaineer Greg Child.
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Postcards from the Ledge: Collected Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child
Selections of the best writing from elite mountaineer Greg Child.
Washington Ice: A Climbing Guide
From established ice areas such as Alpental and Leavenworth to routes being developed (or rediscovered) around Coulee City and Wenatchee, the word is finally out: There are ample opportunities for quality ice climbing in Washington State, and …
Leave No Trace: A Guide to the New Wilderness Etiquette
Offering a timely, thorough introduction to "Leave No Trace" principles, this updated guide covers techniques for all seasons, terrain, and outdoor activities, from choosing a campsite to food and garbage handling to personal hygiene. Photos & …
Gym Climb!: How to Climb Series
Vertical, overhanging and upside-down climbing on indoor walls studded with bulbous handholds and footholds is the fastest-rising adventure sport. This book is a complete instruction guide to technique, safety, and getting the most out of your …
Desert Survival Handbook: How to Prevent and Handle Emergency Situations
Necessary book for desert travelers. Contains information on careful preparation to avoid problems, to handling accidents, surviving on desert plants and aiding potential rescuers.
Stories from the world's most experienced and respected climbers — Selections are united by a single compelling theme — Forewords by John Harlin and Mark Synott Courage and Misfortune contains gripping accounts of climbers on expeditions that …
literary collection about Denali and the broad shadow it casts in history, culture, and nature.
In the Zone: Epic Survival Stories from the Mountaineering World
veteran journalist with 25 years of climbing experience offers three stories which recount what happens when disaster strikes suddenly, leaving climbers with only their will to survive: Colby Coombs' tragic experience on Alaska's Mount Foraker; …
Lighten Up!: A Complete Handbook for Light and Ultralight Backpacking
Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an empowering experience - even more so when that pack you're carrying isn't weighing you down. Lighten Up! shows you how to pack light without sacrificing the essentials or your safety. …
How to Climb: Building Your Own Indoor Climbing Wall
primer that provides strategy and design guidelines for building an imaginative climbing wall at home. Veteran builder of many indoor walls, Ramsay Thomas shows the details of construction common to all wood-frame indoor walls, including making …
Accidents in North American Mountaineering: Volume 8 - Number 5 - Issue 58
This annual investigative handbook offers detailed reports on climbing accidents that occurred in the United States and Canada. Produced jointly by the Safety Committees of the American Alpine Club and the Alpine Club of Canada, it analyzes what …
Trekker's Handbook: Strategies to Enhance Your Journey
Trekking is an experience—and distinctly different than thru-hiking long trails in the preparation, lifestyle, and time commitments involved. Tilton takes readers from planning the route to making the most of the journey.
Backpacker's Start-Up: A Beginners Guide to Hiking and Backpacking
Hiking and camping in the wild requires a certain attitude and a great deal of preparation. This covers the essential gear, preparations, precautions, and techniques required for day hiking and short backpacking trips. The physical, aesthetic, …
Wilderness First Aid: When You Can't Call 911
'No backpack, glove compartment, tackle box, or saddlebag should be without one.' -New York Outdoors
Thailand is a climber's paradise—discover where to climb, where to stay, what to take, and more in this new guide! More than 350 sport routes, rated 1-5 stars for their appeal.
Mountaineering First Aid: A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care
The classic text on mountaineering first aid has been updated to include the latest treatment protocols for backcountry injuries. *Revised to meet the current standards of first aid care by the American Red Cross and the Wilderness Medical …
Wilderness chefs looking to make their meals more nutritious and appealing need look no further than this newest edition of NOLS Cookery, the National Outdoor Leadership School's classic guide to backcountry cooking. From Cowboy Coffee to Darn …
Climbing Washington's Mountains
Washington is home to some of the nation's most inspiring and rugged mountains. Rocky summits, glaciers, high mountain lakes, deep glacier-carved valleys, and long, exposed ridges are just some of the rewards awaiting hikers and climbers in the …
The Complete Book of Fire: Building Campfires for Warmth, Light, Cooking, and Survival
To build a fire, feel heat, smell smoke, hear snaps and groans, watch flames dance, and gaze into glowing coals is the ultimate outdoor comfort. A campfire gives warmth, sheds light, dries clothes, calms fears, and draws a day in the outdoors to …
From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present …
Easy-to-use guide offers instructions for tying 19 fundamental climbing knots and how to use them safely and effectively. Illustrations for every knot included with its primary and secondary uses along with expert advice on what knots to trust, …
Mount Rainier: A Climbing Guide
From the Lead Climbing Ranger for Mount Rainier National Park—all the information you need to get to the summit and back, safely. *41 principal routes and their variations, with aerial photos and route overlays *Extensive material on Rainier's …
Author William A. Kappele shows you the grandeur of Utah's exposed formations, its canyon walls etched with fossils, and the spires and arches of the Needles District in Canyonlands National Park. Each description includes concise information on …
Climbing California's Mountains
California is home to some of the nation's most scenic and majestic mountains, a diverse and varied playground for those who want to experience the breadth of basic mountain climbing. Volcanic peaks, rocky slopes, sheer cliffs, granite cornices, …
Hikes in Northern New England: New Hampshire, Maine
From the spruce forests of Tennessee and the leafy gorges of Virginia to the rolling Pennsylvania hills and the rocky heights of New England, the Appalachian Trail offers 2,200 miles of hiking opportunities. The five books in this series present …
Climbing Anchors provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and easy-to-understand information on how to place protection and construct secure anchors to safeguard your life. John Long, the author of the definitive instructional manual How to …
Climbing California's Fourteeners: 183 Routes to the Fifteen Highest Peaks
Only guide to multiple routes on each of California's fourteeners.
Desert Hiking Tips: Expert Advice on Desert Hiking and Driving
This pocket-sized book explains how to enjoy hiking and exploring the American desert. Written for both beginners and experts, everyone will find useful information on driving desert roads, trip planning, maps, hot weather and cross country …
Staying Found: The Complete Map and Compass Handbook
Features many new charts and illustrations — New contact information for purchasing maps in the U.S. and Canada This tried-and-true guide teaches practical skills for navigating in the wilderness: reading maps; determining "true" directions …
Nols Wilderness Wisdom: Quotes for Inspirational Exploration
Compiled by National Outdoor Leadership School instructors. - Based on NOLS curriculum. - More than 900 quotes from over 500 sources. - Categories range from leadership to environmental ethics to expedition planning. - Designed for outdoor use