Download or read book The Real Book about Mountain Climbing written by Bill McMorris and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Real Book about Mountain Climbing written by William B. McMorris and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1958 edition.
Download or read book The Real Book about Mountain Climbing written by William B. McMorris and published by READ BOOKS. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada written by Clarence King and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clarence King (1842-1901) of Rhode Island was a Yale-educated geologist and mining engineer who rode horseback across the continent in 1863. In California, he was hired to work on Whitney's geological survey of the state, and he went on to a distinguished professional career. Mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada (originally published 1872) begins with a summary of the geological history of the Sierras and then recounts King's experiences in the range, both as a member of the Whitney expedition and as a mountain climber, 1864-1870. Highlights include his ascents of Mount Tyndall, Mount Shasta, and Mount Whitney; survey of Yosemite Valley; and field trips in the Merced Valley. King provides anecdotes of the mountains' people and natural history along the way.
Download or read book Mountain Climbing written by Edward Livingston Wilson and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mountain Madness written by Robert Birkby and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scott Fischer, world-class mountain climber, led one of the tragic Mount Everest expeditions documented in the NYT bestseller Into Thin Air. Fischer died during the climb, but little was said about the 40 years of his life that led up to those final dramatic days. Mountain Madness is the first and only biography of this internationally famous mountain climber, written by a close friend, Robert Birkby. Now available in paperback, Mountain Madness is the exciting, touching and largely untold story of one of the world's greatest mountain climbers.
Download or read book Ascent written by Jeremy Bernstein and published by Bison Books. This book was released on 1979 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In the Zone written by Peter Potterfield and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True-life accounts of three climbers who faced the ultimate challenge in passionate pursuit of their sport
Download or read book On the Ridge Between Life and Death written by David Roberts and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What compels mountain climbers to take the risks that they do? Is it the thrill in the physical accomplishment, in managing to defy the odds, or both -- and why do they continue to do what they do in the face of such great danger? In On the Ridge Between Life and Death, David Roberts confronts these questions head-on as he recounts the exhilarating highs and desperate lows of his climbing career. By the time he was twenty-two, Roberts had already been involved in three fatal mountain climbing accidents and had escaped death himself by the sheerest of luck. And yet, as he acknowledges, few things have brought him more joy than climbing. In a famous essay on the subject written more than twenty years ago, Roberts judged climbing to be "worth the risk." He continues to climb to this day, and several of his challenging routes in Alaska have never been climbed since. But in reassessing the emotional costs to himself and to loved ones, he reaches a different conclusion, one that is sure to cause controversy not only in climbing circles, but among adventurers of all kinds. Candid and unflinching, On the Ridge Between Life and Death is a compelling examination of the risks we take in order to feel more alive.
Download or read book Breathing Pure Air written by Gary A. Metternich and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-30 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A BOOK ABOUT TRUE MOUNTAIN CLIMBING EXPERIENCES WRITTEN BY A NORTHWEST MOUNTAIN CLIMBER WHO HAS MADE OVER 220 MAJOR SUMMITS FROM CANADA TO SOUTH AMERICA. THIS BOOK COVERS THE REASON'S WHY PEOPLE LEAVE THE COMFORT OF HOME, SOMETIMES FACING GREAT PERIL TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN. THE REASONS WILL INCLUDE: THE THRILL OF IT, THE BEAUTY OF NATURE, CAMARADERIE, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES, AND FINALLY, THE SPIRITUAL ASPECT. THIS BOOK WAS NOT WRITTEN FOR OTHER EXPERT CLIMBERS, BUT FOR THOSE PEOPLE NEVER HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE NATURE OF THE OUTDOORS, OR WHO HAVE HAD JUST A TASTE OF IT. IT IS ALSO FOR THOSE OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS THAT WOULD LIKE TO FULFILL AN ADVENTUROUS CLIMB. THIS BOOK CONTAINS TRUE STORIES OF THRILL, PAIN, GREAT FRIENDSHIP AND DESCRIPTIONS OF NATURE'S BEAUTY AND COMPLETENESS. IT ALSO COVERS SOME MIRACLES THAT OCCURRED ON CLIMBS AND HAD A DIRECT AFFECT ON THE OUTCOME OF THE CLIMB, AND A PROFOUND AFFECT ON THE CLIMBERS INVOLVED.
Download or read book The Mountain Within written by Alexander Huber and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-24 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the best mountaineers of our generation ?nally reveals the details of his many exciting extreme alpine ascents—ascents in which his only equipment is a pair of shoes and a small bag for holding chalk. Clinging to the crevasses in mountain walls, with muscles bulging as he makes his free ascent, Huber has become one of the world’s most recognized and photographed extreme alpine climbers. Along with many other legendary ascents detailed here, he and his brother set a new record of 2 hours and 46 minutes on El Capitan, The Nose, Yosemite Park in the Fall of 2007—a climb that usually takes three days. When he free-soloed the Kommunist’s famous peaks, Alexander Huber declared, “Why? For me, it is the search for my limits. On the other side, I am aware that the time is limited.” With major corporate sponsors like Adidas and Atmoic, this is a fascinating insight into one of the world’s best mountaineers.
Download or read book The Climb written by Susannah Brin and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Climb Book Hiro, a Japanese-American teenager, writes short stories while his friend Jake practices mountain climbing on the cliffs near their homes. A true cliffhanger occurs, and Hiro must find the courage to climb down the cliff to save his friend. (pp.47) Visit www.artesianpress.com for details
Download or read book Dark Summit written by Nick Heil and published by Vintage Canada. This book was released on 2011-04-13 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the tradition of Jon Krakauer’s Into Thin Air, Nick Heil recounts the harrowing story of the deadly and controversial 2006 climbing season on Everest. In early May 2006, a young British climber named David Sharp lay dying near the top of Mount Everest while forty other climbers walked past him on their way to the summit. A week later, Lincoln Hall, a seasoned Australian climber, was left for dead near the same spot. Hall’s death was reported around the world, but the next day he was found alive after spending the night on the upper mountain with no food and no shelter. If David Sharp’s death was shocking, it was not singular: despite unusually good weather, ten others died attempting to reach the summit that year. In this meticulous inquiry into what went wrong, Nick Heil tells the full story of the deadliest year on Everest since the infamous season of 1996. He introduces Russell Brice, the outfitter who has done more than anyone to provide access to the summit via the mountain’s north side–and who some believe was partially responsible for Sharp’s death. As more climbers attempt the summit each year, Heil shows how increasingly risky expeditions and unscrupulous outfitters threaten to turn Everest into a deadly circus. Written by an experienced climber and outdoor writer, Dark Summit is both a riveting account of a notorious climbing season and a troubling investigation into whether the pursuit of the ultimate mountaineering prize has spiralled out of control.
Download or read book Mountain Climber written by Bill Katra and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearing his sixth decade as a dedicated climber, William "Bill" Katra describes himself as "not a great climber, but a persistent one." In his memoir, the author details his climbs in vivid detail, describing some of the world's most popular routes while emphasizing that scenic beauty is as important to a hike as technical difficulty. From his early partner-belayed adventures to his more recent unassisted solo "scamper-climbs," Bill's techniques have evolved, but his love for the experience remains steadfast. Within recent years, Bill has again summited a few climbs from his younger days, often reflecting on where senior climbers fit in the sport's changing social--and environmental--landscape. This memoir is a relatable and nostalgic account of a life well-spent in nature, as the author muses on his long-past adventures enriched and nurtured by the wisdom of the present.
Download or read book Boys Life written by and published by . This book was released on 1959-04 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Download or read book MOUNTAIN CLIMBING written by EDWARD L. WILSON and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Right Mountain written by Jim Hayhurst and published by J. Wiley & Sons Canada. This book was released on 1996 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: hallenges he faced and the inspirational lessons he learned while conquering the slopes led him to radically rethink the meaning of success. In this riveting account of that climb, Hayhurst discusses the life-threatening experiences he faced and the lessons that were learned as a result.
