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"Alpine Rising is a fascinating history of the crucial and frequently tragic role of local Nepalis, Tibetans, and Pakistanis on mountaineering expeditions to the world's highest …

This book provides the ultimate guide to rock climbing in the United States, suitable for climbers and nonclimbers alike, covering the technical and physical aspects of the sport …

L''audacieux voyage des profondeurs de la mine au toit du monde ! Andy Cave naît en 1966 dans une famille de mineurs du Yorkshire, au nord de l''Angleterre. Il quitte l''école sans …

The race to climb Everest catapulted mountain climbing, with its accompanying images of conquest and sport, into the public sphere on a global scale. But as a metaphor for the …

Guide to 100 scrambling routes climbing the rocks and ghylls of the English Lake District, covering the northern area, including Wasdale, Buttermere, Patterdale and Blencathra. …

The first in-depth book on redpointing, where the climber does not weight the rope or pull or stand on manmade equipment.

Wired Guides Scottish Rock Climbs showcases the very best trad and sport routes across Scotland, covering a wealth of climbing never before presented in a single volume. Its …

Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and a notoriously difficult and dangerous mountain to climb. First climbed from the west in 1955 by a British team …

Here is a comprehensive illustrated guide to every aspect of rock climbing, from basic indoor wall climbing techniques to the ultimate adventure of scaling sea cliffs and high …

The mountains are calling and I must go. -John MuirAnother in his series of exciting mountaineering stories, senior citizen adventure author Walter Glover continues his quest to …