The Climbing Dictionary

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Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 159485503X
Total Pages : 258 pages
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Book Synopsis The Climbing Dictionary by : Matt Samet

Download or read book The Climbing Dictionary written by Matt Samet and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * 130 black-and-white illustrations * A reference to more than 660 terms from climbers and mountaineers * Perfect stocking stuffer! In this hilarious yet authoritative illustrated lexicon of climbing terms and slang, former Climbing Editor-in-Chief Matt Samet has compiled a reference of more than 650 terms used by climbers and mountaineers around the world. The Climbing Dictionary runs the gamut from technical terms (belay, harness, rappel, Stopper) to slang (dab, choking the cobra, gaston, old dad, pimpy), to regional (such as the South's "baby-butt" slopers), antiquated ("press-up"), and foreign terms that have achieved universal usage (au cheval, colonnette) and much more. Each word's definition includes its part of speech, origin (if known), its meaning, and a humorous but factually sound example sentence to demonstrate usage. Throughout the dictionary, Mike Tea's illustrations -- both technical and humorous -- help explain harder-to-define terms such as piton, sling, cam, hand jam, or drop-knee. Sure to become the reference -- or even the sicktionary -- for novice climbers and expert mountaineers alike. Are you obsessed with "climbing-ese"? Know a term, back-story, or phrase that didn't make the book? Connect with Matt on climbingterms.com and check out newly submitted terms, submit your very own, and stay up to date on all things the Climbing Dictionary. While you're at it, be sure and"like" the Climbing Dictionary on Facebook, and follow Matt on Twitter.

A Dictionary of Mountaineering

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Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Mountaineering by : Robin G. Collomb

Download or read book A Dictionary of Mountaineering written by Robin G. Collomb and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dictionary of Mountaineering

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Total Pages : 168 pages
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Download or read book Dictionary of Mountaineering written by Peter Crew and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Mountaineering

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Total Pages : 168 pages
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Download or read book Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Mountaineering written by Peter Crew and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bergsport, Wörterbuch, Lexikon.

A Dictionary of Mountaineering

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Total Pages : 175 pages
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Book Synopsis A Dictionary of Mountaineering by : Robin G. Collomb

Download or read book A Dictionary of Mountaineering written by Robin G. Collomb and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dictionary of Alpine terminology

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Total Pages : 296 pages
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Alpine terminology by : Peter Sintler

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Hangdog Days

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Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680512331
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Hangdog Days by : Jeff Smoot

Download or read book Hangdog Days written by Jeff Smoot and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Dictionary

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ISBN 13 : 9780785999652
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (996 download)

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Book Synopsis Mountaineering Dictionary by : Rudolf Weiss

Download or read book Mountaineering Dictionary written by Rudolf Weiss and published by . This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Mountain Encyclopedia

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Total Pages : 430 pages
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Book Synopsis The Mountain Encyclopedia by : Frederic V. Hartemann

Download or read book The Mountain Encyclopedia written by Frederic V. Hartemann and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This outstanding reference work is the first English-language A-Z compendium on all topics related to mountains, including geological, geographical, and zoological terms, as well as many entries on significant explorers, surveyors, mountaineers, rock climbers, and skiers. Numerous entries also cover related pursuits such as logging, mining, skiing, climbing, and mountaineering. Definitions, explanations, and clarifications are contained in more than 2,300 entries that vary in length from a brief sentence to detailed overviews of more complex subjects. The Mountain Encyclopedia is invaluable as a source of data and information, but it is also enjoyable to read straight through. Featuring 400 breathtaking color photographs of mountains, volcanoes, animal and plant life on mountains, rock and ice formations, and historic shots of climbers and expeditions, outdoor enthusiasts and all others who are interested in mountains will find this a beautiful reference work as well as an engaging read. Black-and-white historical images, technical drawings, and typographical maps of mountains throughout the world illustrate many of the detailed entries. Notable is the fact that many of the entries and photographs are based on the authors' first-hand experiences skiing, hiking, bouldering, climbing, and mountaineering throughout the world to obtain the extraordinary images and data. For readers who are fascinated by facts and figures, listings of the world's 1,000 highest peaks, 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps, 6,000-meter peaks in the Andes, North America's 14,000-Footers, the world's highest volcanoes, major unclimbed peaks above 7,000-meters, and the high points in the 50 United States and the 13 Canadian provinces and territories conclude this essential manual to the mountains.

The Crag Survival Handbook

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Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1594857679
Total Pages : 256 pages
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Book Synopsis The Crag Survival Handbook by : Matt Samet

Download or read book The Crag Survival Handbook written by Matt Samet and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "Safety, Hazards & Awareness" from Crag Survival Handbook * Climbing etiquette you won’t learn at the gym but need to know * Advice from “Rock Maestros” Justen Sjong, Kevin Jorgeson, Tommy Caldwell, Robyn Ebersfeld and experts at the Access Fund, Black Diamond, Leave No Trace, and more * Mix of lore, how-to, humor, and entertainment — a reference book that’s easy to read and makes for good campfire talk Dogs at the trailhead, belayers in lawn chairs, long lines queued up at the classics in Eldorado Canyon — the crags seem more crowded and more crazy than ever. In fact, according to the Outdoor Industry association, in the United States more than 3.6 million people participated in climbing in 2011. Many of these new climbers are entering outdoor climbing solely through rock gyms, without having the opportunity to apprentice with an experienced friend or mentor— resulting in climbing accidents and conflicts. How do you become a responsible crag citizen? Crag Survival Handbook: The Unspoken Rules of Climbing is longtime climber Matt Samet’s personal handbook to becoming a member of the climbing community. While Samet discusses key skills like movement, dealing with fear, gear management, and how to fall, he also delves into crag culture: ethics, access, dealing with conflict, dogs and kids at the crags, and Leave No trace practices. Samet lays out the unspoken rules you need to know. Chapters include: * Heads up! Safety, Hazards, and Basic Crag Awareness * Etiquette, Access, and Impact: You’re Not the Only Fish in the Aquarium * Movement PhD: Crouch Like a Tiger, Hide Like a Dragon * Become a Rock Ninja: Tricks of the Cragger’s Trade Crag Survival Handbook guides you through the essential questions, even the questions you didn’t know you had, just like a personal climbing mentor would — minute by minute, hour by hour, skill by skill.

One Man's Mountains

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ISBN 13 : 9780898865424
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (654 download)

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Book Synopsis One Man's Mountains by : Tom Patey

Download or read book One Man's Mountains written by Tom Patey and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first American edition of a mountaineering classic: stories, satire, and verse by the legendary Scottish climber.

Rocking Qualitative Social Science

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Publisher : Stanford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1503628248
Total Pages : 398 pages
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Book Synopsis Rocking Qualitative Social Science by : Ashley T. Rubin

Download or read book Rocking Qualitative Social Science written by Ashley T. Rubin and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike other athletes, the rock climber tends to disregard established norms of style and technique, doing whatever she needs to do to get to the next foothold. This figure provides an apt analogy for the scholar at the center of this unique book. In Rocking Qualitative Social Science, Ashley Rubin provides an entertaining treatise, corrective vision, and rigorously informative guidebook for qualitative research methods that have long been dismissed in deference to traditional scientific methods. Recognizing the steep challenges facing many, especially junior, social science scholars who struggle to adapt their research models to narrowly defined notions of "right," Rubin argues that properly nourished qualitative research can generate important, creative, and even paradigm-shifting insights. This book is designed to help people conduct good qualitative research, talk about their research, and evaluate other scholars' work. Drawing on her own experiences in research and life, Rubin provides tools for qualitative scholars, synthesizes the best advice, and addresses the ubiquitous problem of anxiety in academia. Ultimately, this book argues that rigorous research can be anything but rigid.

Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills

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ISBN 13 : 1680510053
Total Pages : 1174 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills by : The Mountaineers

Download or read book Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills written by The Mountaineers and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 1174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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

Backcountry Skiing

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ISBN 13 : 9781594850387
Total Pages : 348 pages
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Book Synopsis Backcountry Skiing by : Martin Volken

Download or read book Backcountry Skiing written by Martin Volken and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers* Includes trip planning, navigation, fitness, and avalanche safety information, in addition to techniques*Provides advice on how to make well-informed backcountry decisionsMartin Volken and his co-authors provide skiers with all the tools and knowledge they need to safely and successfully travel in the mountain backcountry. The guide features intermediate-to-advanced techniques for ski touring and ski mountaineering, from planning backcountry trips to perfecting turns in rolling terrain and mastering uphill climbing. For those skiers ready for a more technical, high alpine environment, they draw on traditional mountaineering skills, including roped climbing, setting protection anchors, using ice axes, climbing on bare rock, and more. In addition to mastering techniques, Backcountry Skiing also features information on recent evolutions in ski equipment; avalanche safety tips; a primer on mountain weather and glaciers, trip planning tools, a discussion of emergency situations, nutrition and fitness advice, and winter camping basics.Throughout this guide, a special emphasis is put on being well-informed and making good decisions - whenever you strap on your skis and skins and head out into the backcountry.

Climbing

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Publisher : Checkmark Books
ISBN 13 : 9780816036530
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (365 download)

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Book Synopsis Climbing by : Greg Child

Download or read book Climbing written by Greg Child and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Defines climbing terms and equipment, and identifies the great peaks and mountain ranges of the world

Crack Climbing

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Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680512161
Total Pages : 462 pages
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Book Synopsis Crack Climbing by : Pete Whittaker

Download or read book Crack Climbing written by Pete Whittaker and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Banff Mountain Book Competition Finalist in Guidebooks Crack climbing is a highly technical form of movement in which climbers position their hands, feet, and even their entire body in cracks to make upward progress on rock. An advocate for the sport’s aesthetic lines, physicality, and technical know-how, author Pete Whittaker teaches more than sixty Crack School Masterclasses each year and was featured in the popular climbing film Wide Boyz. This detailed and comprehensive guide teaches step-by-step techniques and tips, including for: Jamming (finger, hand, fist, foot, arm, leg, body) Crack types (chimneys, liebacks, underclings, roof cracks) How to safely lead and place protection Efficient positioning and movement Strength recovery while climbing

Encyclopaedia of Mountaineering

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Total Pages : 298 pages
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Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Mountaineering written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: