American Alpine Journal, 1991, Vol. 33
The Complete Beginner's Guide to Mountain Climbing
by Howard Everett Smith
A beginner's guide to mountain climbing introducing proper walking techniques, equipment, and survival tactics.
A book for every climber (from beginner to expert) keen to improve their climbing; the things you really need to know without the clutter of an exhaustive ropework manual (and with a lot more helpful advice on climbing moves). The book includes a progressive series of exercises from simple to more complex movements to practice at your local climbing wall, crag, boulders or at home to improve all aspects of your climbing. Most of the exercises are intended for bottom roping or bouldering so you c...
Coleridge was the first person to walk the mountains alone, and not because he had to for work, as a miner, quarryman or shepherd, but because he wanted to for pleasure and for adventure. His rapturous encounter with their natural beauty, and its literary consequences changed our view of the world.This beautifully illustrated book contains an account of his walks and explorations in the Lake District based on the jottings in his notebooks and his vast correspondence.
An updated version of "Rock Climbs in the West Midlands" with all the latest route and access information. The crags include: The Shropshire Outcrops, that cover: Carreg y Byg, Llanymynech Quarry, Pontesford Rocks, Ippikins Rock, Grinshill, Nesscliffe, Harmerhill, and Stiperstones; The Worcester Outcrops, that cover: Southstone Rock (The Hermitage); The Malvern Hills; plus minor outcrops in both counties.
The Chomolungma Diaries (Footsteps on the Mountain Travel Diaries)
by Mark Horrell
Best Climbs Grand Teton National Park (Best Climbs)
by Richard Rossiter
Best Climbs Grand Teton National Park gives climbers a selection of the very best routes on the peaks and crags of one of the world's premier mountain ranges. Full color photographs along with a contemporary design make this book as visually appealing as it is useful.
Climb High Climb Far Make Your Goal The Sky And Your Aim The Sky
by Renee Bolt Sn
A collection of large-format panoramic colour photographs of the great peaks of the Nepal Himalaya. Among the mountains covered are Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Ama Dablam, Cho Oyu, Kangchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Shisha Pangma, Annapurna, Gaurisanker, Menlungtse, Jannu and Machhapuchhare. The photos show the mountains located at the focal point of their approach valleys and also key sections of the peaks, including many unclimbed faces and ridges. The ideal planner for ambitious mountaineers and trekker...
This Scottish Mountaineering Club climbers' guidebook details all the summer and winter climbing to be found in the Cuillin mountains on the Isle of Skye. The Cuillin of Skye has long been regarded as one of the finest climbing areas in the UK. This guidebook is written by a Mountain Guide with an in-depth knowledge of the area. Since the successful 1996 edition of this guide, there have been many new climbs. It is fully comprehensive and up to date covering both summer and winter climbs. It is...