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| 'Beckoning Silence' (Book) by Joe Simpson |
Joe Simpson, author of 'Touching the Void' and three other books, wraps together a lifetime of mountaineering experience and friendships, relating what he's learned from the challenges, personal tragedy and absurdities of the sport. Brash and colorful as always, Simpson has never been more entertaining. 340 pages.
Price: 18.96
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| 'Lou Whittaker: Memoirs Of A Mountain Guide' (Book) by Lou Whittaker and Andrea Gabbard |
One of America's most respected climbers for over 4 decades, whose name is synonymous with Mt Rainier, is at his storytelling best as he shares adventures and wisdom honed from his wild youth to his more recent climbs. Tales of life, filled with his trademark humor, boundless energy, and compassion. 272 pages.
Price: 18.96
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| 'Stone Crusade' (Book) by John Sherman |
John Sherman's lyrical, humorous tribute (as well as mini-guidebook) to the evolution and craft of bouldering in the US. Includes maps and over 140 photos. 452 pages.
Price: 29.95
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| 'Hermann Buhl: Climbing Without Compromise' (Book) by Reinhold Messner and Horst Hofler |
This biography of legendary German climber, Hermann Buhl, written by Reinhold Messner and journalist-mountaineer Horst Hofler, includes material from Buhl's previously unavailable diaries, as well as interviews with his family and climbing partners, and essays and commentary by Messner, Hofler, and Buhls' daughter. Hard cover, 234 pages.
Price: 24.96
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| 'Climbing On The Edge' (Book) by Betta Gobbi |
Outdoor and adventure photographers offer their most extraordinary shots of peaks, rocks, faces, climbing history, and climbing culture in this most ambitious collection of color photos. These photos are the most challenging and avant-garde, and are the most offbeat images imaginable. In addition to some of the most respected names in the business, this volume introduces some new rising stars. 160 pages.
Price: 19.96
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| 'The Challenge Of Rainier' (Book) by Dee Molenaar |
The complete documentation of the climbing history of Washington's Mt. Rainier; loaded with anecdotes, Molenaar's sketches, historic photos. 368 pages.
Price: 18.96
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| 'Mountaineering In Patagonia' (Book) by Alan Kearney |
Describes early exploration, significant climbs in the Fitzroy, Cerro Torre and Paine areas, and some of the author's own climbs there. Great color photos. Hard cover, 164 pages.
Price: 22.96
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| 'Wild Winds: Adventures In The Highest Andes' (Book) by Ed Darak |
Chronicles the author's climbs of 5 mountains in the Andes: Aconcagua, Ojos del Salado, and little-known Cerro Pissis (the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd highest mountains in South America); Nevado Sajama (highest in Bolivia, and well off the beaten track); and Llullaillaco (5th highest in continent, and the site of the world's highest archaeological ruin). Two climbs were solo, 3 were with others. The climbs themselves were an adventure, but so was getting to them, as this book so well reveals. Also included is history (human and natural), descriptions of the routes, and trip planning considerations for those wanting to do the climbs themselves. 350 pages.
Price: 19.99
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| 'Surviving Denali' (Book) by Jon Waterman |
A presentation and analysis of accidents on Mt. McKinley from 1910 to 1982; also tells how to prepare for Denali, how to reduce risk; a must book. 192 pages.
Price: 19.95
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| 'Mountaineering Literature' (Book) by Jill Neate |
If you want to collect old and rare mountaineering books, this is the resource bible. Covers over 3400 English language books: narratives, biographies, expedition accounts, journals, fiction, guidebooks, etc...all with their Neate reference numbers used by collectors and dealers. This is the latest edition, published in 1986. 296 pages.
Price: 29.96
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| 'AAC's American Alpine Journal' (Book) |
This is the latest issue of the American Alpine Club's annual account of significant climbs around the world; also has climbing essays, book reviews, summary of Club activities, etc. 500 pages.
Price: 34.95
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| 'Mountaineering: Freedom Of The Hills' (Paperback Book) by Don Graydon |
For 30 years Freedom has set the climbing text standard! New 6th edition of this wilderness mountaineering bible has been completely rewritten and reflects current techniques and equipment. More than 100 new illustrations and photos. Paperback, 544 pages.
Price: 29.96
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| 'Medicine For Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activity' (Book) by James Wilkerson |
The latest techniques, medications for preventing, treating traumatic and/or environmental injuries, diseases, pain, infections, allergies, etc; for use by ALL wilderness travelers. 366 pages.
Price: 24.96
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| 'Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue' (Book) by Andy Selters |
Covers reading glaciers, team travel, crevasse rescue techniques, route finding, characteristics of glaciers, equipment, etc; special skiing info. 160 pages.
Price: 18.96
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| 'The Avalanche Handbook' (Book) by David McClung and Peter Schaerer |
The old USDA-Forest Service handbook, completely revised, rewritten and then published by The Mountaineers. This definitive work covers every aspect of avalanches, their formation, their effects; plus evaluation, prediction, safety and rescue. 276 pages.
Price: 19.96
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| 'Hiking Maine' (Book) by Tom Seymour |
Hiking and backpacking routes in Maine, from remote backcountry, to historic towns and villages, to the rugged Atlantic shores. Something for everyone, including special trails for the physically challenged. 210 pages.
Price: 15.96
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| 'Mountaineering: Freedom Of The Hills' (Hard Back Book) by Don Graydon |
Hard back edition of the classic climbing course text. New 6th edition has been completely rewritten and reflects the rapid changes in mountaineering, the development of new techniques and the introduction of new and improved equipment. Hard cover, 544 pages.
Price: 37.96
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| 'The Complete Climber's Handbook' (Book) by Jerry Cinnamon |
Revised and expanded classic (formerly 'Climbing Rock and Ice') with new sections on indoor climbing walls and updated info on gear and techniques. Provides in-depth detail on rock, ice and walls that experienced climbers want. Answers to questions climbers most frequently ask. 336 pages.
Price: 22.96
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