Guidebook to via ferrata routes in the Italian Dolomites covering the northern, central and eastern regions, including Cortina, Fassa, Sesto, Canazei and Corvara, with advice on choosing the best base. Comprehensive route descriptions for 75 graded routes with maps, topos and stunning photography. Part of a 2-volume set.
This guidebook shows the unique character of the via ferrata routes of the French Alps, which have been increasing in number in recent years. Combining elements of scrambling, mountaineering and rock climbing, all in the boldest, most exposed terrain, they allow new ways to enjoy the famous Alpine vistas and new experiences of the renowned ......
This book is a wonderful collection of 75 autobiographical short stories from prolific outdoors writer Kev Reynolds, recording his treasured recollections of 50 years of mountain travel and adventure. These tales spread across the Moroccan Atlas, Pyrenees, European Alps, Himalaya and elsewhere leave you by turns amused, reflective and inspired.
To the impartial observer Britain does not appear to have any mountains. Yet the British invented the sport of mountain climbing and for two periods in history British climbers led the world in the pursuit of this beautiful and dangerous obsession. Unjustifiable Risk is the story of the social, economic and cultural conditions that gave rise to ......
The High Pyrenees from the Cirque de Lescun to the Carlit Massif
An extensive introduction gives all the practical advice
and information needed for planning a trip. It offers a
background to the mountains and their exploration, and
provides a snapshot of the range with sections that help
the reader focus on specific areas of activity, and
suggests where best to exercise that activity. It also
lists all ......
In this text, Pat Ament, who climbed with Gill at Horse Tooth Reservoir and Flagstaff Mountain, provides an insight into John Gill, and his evolution into a climbing pioneer.
Designed for quick use by climbers on site, this book shows how to properly place and configure natural anchors, passive chocks, mechanical chocks, fixed gear, knots, belay anchors, toprope anchors and rappel anchors. This field guide is up to date with the essential knowledge every climber can depend on.
This completely revised and updated edition with all new color photos brings together in a single volume the anchoring systems most popular among climbers. Most climbers today learn their craft on artificial climbing walls and on sport routes with fixed protection. Their first efforts to lead on trad routes often come as a rude shock--they find ......
