Alpine Climbing: Techniques to Take You Higher (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)
by Mark Houston, Kathy Cosley
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Author: Kathy Cosley, Mark HoustonBrand: Mountaineers Books
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11
ISBN: 0898867495
Number of pages: 325
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
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Book Review: Best book on mountaineering out there
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read them all and have been climbing for 13 years - this book is more up to date and applicable than Freedom of the Hills and delivers more practical how-to technique and information than any other single climbing book out there. I have read it so much the binding fell apart and I had to have it spiral bound. I teach mountainaineering skills to beginners often and always recommend this book to them. It is the first place I go to when I write curriculum for teaching mountaineering. Every chapter is well organized, with great photos and succincly written text, all presented in a format that the careful reader can go back to again and again to learn how to perfect the craft, because the authors are world class guides and they know what they are talking about. I would recommemend this book to every level of climber over any other book on mountaineering / alpinism . Well worth the money.
Summary of Alpine Climbing: Techniques to Take You Higher (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)
This intermediate-level guide addresses tools, skills, and techniques used in alpine terrain including rock, snow, ice, and glaciers at moderate altitude--approximately 5000 meters and lower. The technical protection systems are covered, of course. But 30 years of alpine climbing experience has convinced the authors that mastery--and safety--lie in the far more difficult task of knowing exactly which techniques to use, where and when. Therefore, they teach step-by-step decision making skills, providing scenarios, checklists, and self-posed questions to inform the decision process. Alpine Climbing assumes some prior knowledge, primarily in rock climbing skills and techniques. Basic knots, belaying, rappelling, building rock anchors, leading, placing rock protection, and movement skills on rock: variations of these skills that are of particular value in the alpine environment are addressed in this book.Mountain Climbing Books
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