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Sandstone Spine: Seeking the Anasazi on the First Traverse of the Comb Ridge
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I particularly enjoyed this book because I've canoed the San Juan River many times. It took me back to strenuous climbs up San Juan Hill, where the layers of rock are turned up, as one geologist states, "like layers of bedding." "Baseball Man" was also an often seen and photographed site. I hope all of the sites that he explored will remain protecte... »
Ghosts of Everest: The Search for Mallory and Irvine
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I had never heard of Mallory or Irvine until the day the news mentioned Mallory was found. All these years later I decided to read this book to answer the curiosity I had over them. I am intrigued with the question of did they reach the summit before they died back in 1924. Many have argued they failed and the authors decided to see if... »
Accidents in North American Mountaineering
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This is the fifth report in this series I've read. It is the best resource for finding out what really hurts, cripples and kills people involved in mountaineering. You may read "On Rope", John Long, Craig Leubben, Craig Connelly, "Freedom of the Hills", etc., to find out what to do correctly, but the ANAM books will provide a strong sense of what can g... »
The Backpacker's Handbook
This is a detailed book on backpacking and backpacking equipment. Chris Townsend is the TGO Magazine (The Great Outdoors Magazine) gear editor. He receive... »
K2, The Savage Mountain
Although I have nothing but the utmost respect for these reknowned climbers and their worthy attempt to summit K2, I did not enjoy this book nearly as muc... »
The Mammoth Book of Eyewitness Everest: Marking
To mark the 50th anniversary of the first successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest, editor Lewis assembled thirty chapters written by literal Evere... »
The Trad Guide to Joshua Tree: 60 Favorite Clim
First of all, this book is written by some really nice people. This book is void of the elitism that usally comes with a guide book to an area like this. ... »
Ice & Mixed Climbing: Modern Technique (Mountai
This is one of the latest guides on ice climbing. It therefore covers the most modern techniques, is up to date with equipment, and has great color photo... »
Kiss or Kill: Confessions of a Serial Climber
In compilation of his articles written over a period of 20 years, Twight provides a harsh and bittering look to an extreme alpinist's , a punk's, and a ma... »
Thin Ice: Unlocking the Secrets of Climate in t
My son recommended and bought this book for me. At university studying environmental science he started as a sceptic on anthropogenic climate change. He r... »
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