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All Fourteen 8,000ers
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This is a great reference and probably a must for every mountaineer or fan of mountaineering history's bookshelf or coffee table. Though Reinhold Messner has no shortage of critics, he is still the first man to make it up all the 14 8000m peaks. Hence, this book, with all its beautiful illustrations and photos, is a valuable historical reference.
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Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High
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Mark Twight and James Martin have assembled an excellent reference and an enjoyable read supported by wonderful photos.
I found the chapter on attitude and character most fascinating. The recognition and acceptance of fear coupled with will and realization of suffering as part of alpinism, helped to crystallize success and acceptance of fa... »
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Medicine: For Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities 5th Edition
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What do you do if you're 25 miles into the backcountry and a member of your hiking party develops appendicitis? Or if you're nearing the summit of a 14,000-foot peak and your climbing partner suffers a ruptured cornea from the altitude? If you thought ahead, you'd pull out your copy of Medicine for Mountaineering. This is probably the top book t... »
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Climber's Guide to Smith Rock
Alan Watts did an excellent job in putting together this guide. The topos and maps are high quality, the photos are excellent and it's easy to navigate. ... »
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills
This updated edition of the mountaineering classic is an essential reference for novices and experts alike. Chapters are devoted to in-depth discussions o... »
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Self-Rescue: How to Rock Climb Series
The book presents a few scenarios (though not enough) for self rescue but ultimately the author produces such complicated and mumbled solutions that under... »
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