Download or read book Training for the Uphill Athlete written by Steve House and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength

Download or read book How to Ice Climb written by Tim Banfield and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ice climbing continues to grow more popular every year. Advances in equipment and technique have helped make the sport accessible to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. How to Ice Climb! is the most complete and up-to-date reference available on the sport. Sean Isaac and Tim Banfield provide essential information for beginners and valuable tips for experts. Starting with an overview of the history of ice climbing, the authors move on to cover equipment selection, approach strategies, avalanche safety, hazard management, movement skills, anchor systems, overhanging ice, mixed climbing, and more. All facets of ice climbing are thoroughly examined and explained. Full color photos complement the text to make How to Ice Climb! the most complete resource available. LOOK INSIDE FOR: Expert advice Tricks and techniques Full color photos Inspiration and motivation

Download or read book Ice World written by Jeff Lowe and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1996-05 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate volume on ice climbing is finally here! Renowned climbing veteran Jeff Lowe shares his personal stories and professional insight in this comprehensive book, which offers a history of this fascinating sport, and an overview of the world's best ice climbs. Includes detailed, fully-illustrated instructions for mastering both basic and advanced techniques, information on avoiding hazards, and much more. As someone who has spent too much of his ice-climbing time literally quaking in his boots, I've been on the lookout for a book that will help me to minimize my terror and maximize my joy in clawing up frozen waterfalls and steep alpine couloirs. Jeff Lowe's spectacular new book is just what I was searching for. The awe-inspiring photos and thorough how-to text promise to radically decrease my learning curve," John Harlin, author, The Climber's Guide to North America Please order Ice World from a US supplier if you reside in the USA

Download or read book Ice Mixed Climbing written by Will Gadd and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Will Gadd is an ESPN X Games and Ice World Cup winner* There are 1.1 million ice climbers in the U.S. (Outdoor Industry Association, 2001)* Seventh installment in The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series"Mixed climbing is my favorite discipline. It's the most fun because it has the fewest rules-sort of like professional wrestling compared to boxing." So says Will Gadd, as profiled in Fifty Favorite Climbs. Here the champion ice climber presents the same techniques and veteran wisdomhe imparts to those who attend his annual clinics. These include step-by-step instructions for the swing (ice axe), the kick (footwork), and putting it all together (tracking); how to "read" ice to select your line and follow it safely; and drytool techniques for mixed climbing. Training exercises and inspirational stories complete this seminal guide. Will Gadd won every major ice competition in the world in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 2000 Ice World Cup. A resident of Canmore, Alberta, hehas written for Climbing and Rock & Ice, among other publications. Roger Chayer's photos have appeared in Rock & Ice, Climbing, Gripped, Equinox, and the Alpine Club of Canada Journal. He lives in Calgary, Alberta. Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.

Download or read book Rock and Ice Climbing written by Jeremy Roberts and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 1999-12-15 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the sports of rock and ice climbing, describing the history, equipment, safety tips, and outstanding performers.

Download or read book How to Ice Climb written by Craig Luebben and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1999 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-read text is the most comprehensive resource on modern ice climbing, providing essential information for beginners and experts alike.

Download or read book Ice Climbing written by Hal Garrison and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Climbing is an exciting way to stay in shape. Ice climbing adds the thrills of rock climbing to the dangers of snow and cold, to create a brand new sport. Strapping on crampons, using ice-climbing axes, and scaling a sheer cliff of ice brings an incredible rush unlike any other. Readers dig into the thrilling world of climbing up cliffs and rock slabs in the middle of winter. From more dangerous climbs like frozen waterfalls to other ice formations, this book explores the equipment needed to safely ice climb and the history behind this amazing sport."

Download or read book Washington Ice written by Jason D. Martin and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From established ice areas such as Alpental and Leavenworth to routes being developed (or rediscovered) around Coulee City and Wenatchee, the word is finally out: There are ample opportunities for quality ice climbing in Washington State, and here they are.

Download or read book Climbing Ice written by Yvon Chouinard and published by Sierra Club Books for Children. This book was released on 1978 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Ice Mixed Climbing written by Will Gadd and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2003-10-01 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Will Gadd is an ESPN X Games and Ice World Cup winner * Color photos throughout illustrate the climbing techniques * Part of The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series "Mixed climbing is my favorite discipline. It's the most fun because it has the fewest rules -- sort of like professional wrestling compared to boxing." So says Will Gadd, as profiled in the book Fifty Favorite Climbs. Here the champion ice climber presents the same techniques and veteran wisdom he imparts to those who attend his annual clinics. These include step-by-step instructions for the swing (ice axe), the kick (footwork), and putting it all together (tracking); how to "read" ice to select your line and follow it safely; and drytool techniques for mixed climbing. Training exercises and inspirational stories complete this seminal guide. Will Gadd won every major ice competition in the world in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 2000 Ice World Cup. A resident of Canmore, Alberta, he has written for Climbing and Rock & Ice, among other publications.

Download or read book Ice Climbing written by Scott Wurdinger and published by The Creative Company. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the history and techniques of ice climbing, one of the fastest-growing adventure sports today.

Download or read book Rock and Ice Climbing written by Therese M. Shea and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pairing the extreme risk taker with some of nature’s most remarkable—and challenging—formations, the sports of rock and ice climbing demand much of those who dare to attempt them. But for those with the patience and endurance to master the proper techniques, these outdoor sports are proof that great risk can yield great reward. This volume prepares readers interested in pursuing these exhilarating activities by providing a full rundown on the basics of climbing as well as the equipment and skills required. Readers will learn how to begin training and how teamwork and dedication can help them conquer the greatest heights.

Download or read book All You Need Is ICE CLIMBING written by Awesome Publishing Valentine's Day and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-16 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This journal features 116 Ruled pages or lined Paper inside for writing notes. It's size is convenient to carry with you, anywhere you go. This Unique and Funny Journal Notebook is sure to please and make the perfect Valentine's Day present for men or women and Kids. This Notebook is perfect for: Notebook Journals Gifts Birthday Gifts Features: Unique design Can be used as a diary, journal and notebook 116 ruled pages of lined paper Perfect for gel, pen, ink, marker or pencils 6" x 9" dimensions; portable size for school, home or traveling Matte Cover No Spiral High-quality paper Made In USA

Download or read book All You Need Is ICE CLIMBING written by Awesome Publishing Valentine's Day and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This journal features 110 Ruled pages or lined Paper inside for writing notes. It's size is convenient to carry with you, anywhere you go. This Unique and Funny Journal Notebook is sure to please and make the perfect Valentine's Day present for men or women and Kids.This Notebook is perfect for: Notebook Journals Gifts Birthday Gifts Features: Unique design Can be used as a diary, journal and notebook 110 ruled pages of lined paper Perfect for gel, pen, ink, marker or pencils 6" x 9" dimensions; portable size for school, home or traveling Matte Cover No Spiral High-quality paper Made In USA

Download or read book Colorado Ice written by Jack Roberts and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering climbs at all levels of difficulty, Colorado Ice is the ultimate ice climbing guidebook. The routes featured consistently form up each year and are primarily hard-water pathways. The focus of Colorado Ice is on the ascents-less traveled, but also included are the most popular and well-known ice climbs in the state.

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 Belaying the Line Mountain Rock and Ice Climbing written by Jeff C. Young and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces readers to the adventurous sports of mountain, rock, and ice climbing. Readers will discover each sport's unique, must-have equipment, from ropes, harnesses, and anchors to proper clothing. Important safety practices are also covered. Chapters highlight climbing history, types of climbing, climbing competitions, and famous athletes, including Chris Sharma, Chris Bloch, Lisa Rands, and Tori Allen. Sidebars on the Seven Summits, the tallest mountains on each continent, and climbing lingo will put readers in the know. Readers can also find out how to get started in these exhilarating sports, including classes, specific programs, and physical requirements. And, they can learn about favorite climbing spots, such as Mt. Everest, K2, the Alps, Yosemite's El Capitan, Australia's Mount Arapiles, and even indoor climbing walls. Striking, colorful photos will put readers right in the middle of these action-packed sports. They'll have a blast getting ready for an Adrenaline Adventure! Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.