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Book Synopsis The Basic Essentials of Mountaineering by : John Moynier
Download or read book The Basic Essentials of Mountaineering written by John Moynier and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use this book to supplement professional instruction. Read it BEFORE you begin lessons and you will understand your instruction better. Correctly use climbing instruments such as the pickaxe and crampons. Use good judgment while performing difficult procedures. Develop leadership qualities. Forecast weather changes. Understand the mountain and its environment. Climb snow and ice with greater agility.
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
Book Synopsis The Basic Essentials of Climbing Ice by : John McMullen
Download or read book The Basic Essentials of Climbing Ice written by John McMullen and published by Falcon Press Publishing. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ice climbing is an essential skill for mountaineering. Discover a sport synonymous with adventure, strength, endurance, perseverance, and bravery.
Book Synopsis Alpine Mountaineering by : Bruce Goodlad
Download or read book Alpine Mountaineering written by Bruce Goodlad and published by . This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Even seasoned alpinists will benefit from Bruce's clarity and depth of experience.Everything you need to know is here and none of the issues are ducked, from dealing with hut guardians to moving roped together. The first part of the book deals with the knowledge and techniques you will need. The second part consists of a choice of good routes to help you gain experience. In this guidebook-style section the route length is included together with the area, where to stay, access, map and kit requirements and the full route descriptions.The chapters are Going Alpine; About the Alps; Objective Dangers; Weather; Kit; Technical Equipment; Alpine Movement; Protecting Yourself; Glacier Travel; Speed vs Security; Navigation; Rescue; Via Ferrata; Planning an Alpine Trip; Am I Ready?; Guidebook.
Book Synopsis Climbing Mount Rainier by : Fred Beckey
Download or read book Climbing Mount Rainier written by Fred Beckey and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details 49 ascent routes, features 5 maps and 75 photos. Includes notes on natural history.
Book Synopsis The Basic Essentials of Rock Climbing by : Michael A. Strassman
Download or read book The Basic Essentials of Rock Climbing written by Michael A. Strassman and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make it easy to get started in the exciting and demanding sport of rock climbing. Use foot-holds, hand-holds and toe-locks to nimbly scale vertical facades of stone. Know the sophisticated technical terms of the sport before you begin lessons, using the glossary for reference.
Download or read book Rock Climbing written by Topher Donahue and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best-selling climbing instructional, now fully updated, includes new, vetted alternatives to traditional techniques
Book Synopsis Mountaineering Basics by : Lynne Foster
Download or read book Mountaineering Basics written by Lynne Foster and published by Slawson Communications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1983 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a handbook of elementary mountaineering techniques for use in basic mountaineering courses and as reading for those who would like to improve their mountaineering knowledge skills.
Book Synopsis Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills by : The Mountaineers
Download or read book Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills written by The Mountaineers and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2010-08-25 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If there is only one 'how to' book to read for the aspirant and expert alike, it is Freedom of the Hills. In fact, it is fair to say that Freedom is the definitive guide to mountains and climbing and has influenced pretty much every climber." -- Conrad Anker * 50th anniversary edition of the title considered "bible" of climbing * With nearly 1 million copies sold, this is the all-time bestselling mountaineering and climbing title * Printed on 100% recycled paper Since the publication of the first edition in 1960, Freedom, as the book is known, has endured as a classic mountaineering text. From choosing equipment to tying a climbing knot, and from basic rappelling techniques to planning an expedition -- it's all here in this essential mountaineering reference. A team of more than 40 experts -- all active climbers and climbing educators -- reviewed, revised, and updated this compendium to reflect the latest evolutions in mountaineering equipment and techniques. Major updates include a significant new chapter on conditioning, plus detailed and extensive revisions to rescue and first-response, aid climbing, and waterfall and ice climbing.
Download or read book Mountaineering written by Alun Richardson and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most comprehensive, detailed, and richly illustrated guide to mountaineering ever! Perfect for the complete beginner or the seasoned mountaineer, Mountaineering is a comprehensive guide for anyone who aspires to climb the world’s hills and mountains. Its pages are packed full of information, including: • Hiking and trekking basics: from packing your backpack to map- and compass-reading tips • Rock climbing: from choosing the correct gear—including harnesses, ropes, and the necessary tools—to how to safely climb • Winter mountaineering: from predicting the weather to packing the correct clothing to the precautions necessary to stay safe • Alpinism: from hut and climbing etiquette to climbing alpine routes quickly • Ski mountaineering and snowshoeing: from choosing the right type of equipment to finding the best snow for your gear • Expeditions: from raising funds to planning your trip—including the necessary gear and food—to getting the necessary vaccines and visas So why do mountain climbers rope themselves together? To prevent the sensible ones from going home! Learn this and so much more throughout Mountaineering, and soon you can join Alun Richardson and George Manley all the way to the top. With over two hundred color illustrations and three hundred color photographs, and featuring some of the world’s most inspirational mountain ranges, this is the book to turn to if you’re planning a trip to, on, or up a mountain. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team. In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Book Synopsis Glacier Mountaineering by : Andy Tyson
Download or read book Glacier Mountaineering written by Andy Tyson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glacier Mountaineering provides the knowledge and skills needed to safely and self-sufficiently navigate over glacier terrain. Hundreds of hilarious and helpful illustrations by Mike Clelland complement the clear and concise text by Andy Tyson. Providing critical instruction for anyone planning to travel over glacier country—from the Cascades to the Rockies to Denali—this book will guide and entertain readers through glacier anatomy, equipment, route finding, and rescue techniques.
Book Synopsis The Summits of Modern Man by : Peter H. Hansen
Download or read book The Summits of Modern Man written by Peter H. Hansen and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2013-05-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountaineering has served as a metaphor for civilization triumphant. A fascinating study of the first ascents of the major Alpine peaks and Mt. Everest, The Summits of Modern Man reveals the significance of our encounters with the world’s most forbidding heights and how difficult it is to imagine nature in terms other than conquest and domination.
Book Synopsis The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock Climbing by : Stefani Jackenthal
Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock Climbing written by Stefani Jackenthal and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions on climbing real rocks and fiberglass walls, presents advice on buying and renting supplies, and includes essential safety tips
Book Synopsis Training for the New Alpinism by : Steve House
Download or read book Training for the New Alpinism written by Steve House and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Training for the New Alpinism, Steve House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of U.S. National Champions and World Cup Nordic Skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances. Whether you work as a banker or a mountain guide, live in the city or the country, are an ice climber, a mountaineer heading to Denali, or a veteran of 8,000-meter peaks, your understanding of how to achieve your goals grows exponentially as you work with this book. Chapters cover endurance and strength training theory and methodology, application and planning, nutrition, altitude, mental fitness, and assessing your goals and your strengths. Chapters are augmented with inspiring essays by world-renowned climbers, including Ueli Steck, Mark Twight, Peter Habeler, Voytek Kurtyka, and Will Gadd. Filled with photos, graphs, and illustrations.
Download or read book Rock Climbing written by Libby Peter and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official instructional guide for rock climbers. A reference tool for those who wish to climb, instruct, coach and lead.
Book Synopsis Mountaineering Methodology - Part 1 - The Basics by : Thomas Kublak
Download or read book Mountaineering Methodology - Part 1 - The Basics written by Thomas Kublak and published by Tomas Kublak - MMPublishing. This book was released on 2014-06-08 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountaineering Methodology is a textbook intended for beginners and advanced climbers who wish to devote themselves to mountaineering in its various forms, whether rock climbing, artificial climbing walls, ascents in the mountains up rock, snow, and ice, or protected routes (klettersteig, via ferrata). The first section, The Basics, presents all of mountaineering and its individual disciplines, so that the reader can become clear on which discipline and method of mountaineering interests her, and which she would like to focus on. Afterward, climbing movements during rock climbing are discussed so as to make it clear what this most common form of climbing offers, so that the reader may again consider whether this is indeed the field for him. A description of mountaineering terrain follows, so that it is evident right from the beginning in what environments mountaineering is conducted. Then the first more difficult passage follows, which requires actual study: knots. Even if you wish to participate in mountaineering on a purely recreational level, you will be unable to do so without at least a basic knowledge of knots.
Book Synopsis The Mountaineering Handbook by : Craig Connally
Download or read book The Mountaineering Handbook written by Craig Connally and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-12-31 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern Mountaineering on Alpine Rock, Snow, and Ice If your experience as a backpacker or rock climber is drawing you higher; if the cold, remote alpine environment calls you nearer, this book is for you. The Mountaineering Handbook will teach you the skills that will take you to the top. Even if you’re already an experienced mountaineer, you’ll find detailed descriptions of the newest and most effective techniques to refine and organize your methods and equipment. The Mountaineering Handbook isn't mired in outdated traditionalism; its new-school techniques are safer, more effective, and more fun for mountaineers at every level. With constant emphasis on light, fast, and efficient mountaineering, Craig Connally shows you how to: Move quickly up and down rock, snow, and ice with appropriate safety systems Manage mountain hazards, including rockfall, avalanche, lightning, and high-altitude illness Select the best equipment for your personal style and objectives Maintain sound nutrition and training according to the most up-to-date science Understand the human factors of mountaineering--the social and psychological forces that influence critical decisions Connally’s passion for mountaineering is evident in his writing--The Mountaineering Handbook is clever, insightful, and entertaining. He intends to move mountaineering into the twenty-first century, but he’s also determined to turn the traditional how-to book on its ear by injecting personality, humor, and thoughtfulness into every page.
