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Medicine For Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activity (Book) by James Wilkerson
The latest techniques, medications for preventing, treating traumatic and/or environmental injuries, diseases, pain, infections, allergies, etc; for use by ALL wilderness travelers. 366...
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Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue (Book) by Andy Selters
Covers reading glaciers, team travel, crevasse rescue techniques, route finding, characteristics of glaciers, equipment, etc; special skiing info. 160...
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The Avalanche Handbook (Book) by David McClung and Peter Schaerer
The old USDA-Forest Service handbook, completely revised, rewritten and then published by The Mountaineers. This definitive work covers every aspect of avalanches, their formation, their effects; plus evaluation, prediction, safety and rescue. 276...
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Performance Rock Climbing (Book) by Dale Goddard and Udo Neumann
Noted U.S. climber Dale Goddard and German climber-photographer Udo Neumann provide experienced climbers info on how to hone their skills: strength and endurance training, flexibility, technical development, etc. Also health and gender issues. 160...
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Mountaineering: Freedom Of The Hills (Hard Back Book) by Don Graydon
Hard back edition of the classic climbing course text. New 6th edition has been completely rewritten and reflects the rapid changes in mountaineering, the development of new techniques and the introduction of new and improved equipment. Hard cover, 544...
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The Complete Climber's Handbook (Book) by Jerry Cinnamon
Revised and expanded classic (formerly 'Climbing Rock and Ice') with new sections on indoor climbing walls and updated info on gear and techniques. Provides in-depth detail on rock, ice and walls that experienced climbers want. Answers to questions climbers most frequently ask. 336...
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Extreme Alpinism (Book) by Mark F. Twight and James Martin
Practical techniques for advanced climbers. Focuses on how top alpine climbers approach the world's most difficult routes. Instruction is on the ethos of climbing the hardest routes with the least amount of gear and the most speed. 240 pages."Extreme Alpinism" (Book) by Mark...
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Climbing: Training For Peak Performance (Book) by Clyde Soles
For climbers of all ages, abilities, and interests who wish to improve their performance: weekend warriors who do 5.6s yet desire to lead 5.10s; mountaineers interested in moving faster at altitude; ice climbers who want to move more efficiently over frozen terrain; big wall climbers who want to increase their stamina. It gives the foundation and...
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Climbing: From Gym to Crag (Book) by S. Peter Lewis and Dan Cauthorn
This book will help indoor climbers safely make the transition from a controlled climbing environment, which requires few technical skills and presents no objective dangers, to the outdoor environment, where the risks and rewards require a well-honed set of basic skills and awareness. Transitional skills are taught in a logical progression so climb"Climbing: From Gym to Crag" (Book) by...
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How To Climb: Glaciers! Art Of Travel & The Science Of Rescue (Book) by Michael Strong and Eckehard Doerry
Through the use of 100s of illustrations, this book covers all aspects of glacier travel, including equipment, rope rigging, Prusiking, snow and ice anchors, belay systems, self-arrests, the different forms of crevasse rescue, knots, and much more. 172...
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Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain (Book) by Bruce Tremper
Covers everything one needs to know to avoid trouble in avalanche terrain: what avalanches are and how they work, common myths, human activities that lead to avalanche trouble, what happens to victims when avalanche occurs, and rescue techniques. 284...
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How To Climb: Training For Climbing (Book) by Eric J. Horst
This book replaces 'How to Rock Climb: Flash Training', the fundamental manual for physical and mental training for rock climbers, drawing on new research in sports medicine, nutrition, and fitness. 224 pages."How To Climb: Training For Climbing" (Book) by Eric...
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Traditional Lead Climbing: Surviving The Learning Years (Book) by Heidi Pesterfield
With traditional leading regaining popularity within the sport, bouldering, sport climbing, and top roping enthusiasts will learn how to safely and successfully cross over to trad leading, with specifics about leading on trad turf, including gear placement, anchor craft, routefinding, and crack climbing. The author describes descents, traveling on...
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Climbing: Expedition Planning (Book) by Clyde Soles and Phil Powers
Currently the only reference on planning, organizing, and leading adventure expeditions, whether your team is large or small, whether bound for K2 or Mt Whitney. Covers everything from where and when to go; to how to build a team, considering strengths, personalities, leadership skills, motivation, and commitment. Provides a comprehensive...
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Peterson Field Guides: Eastern Birds (Book) by Roger Tory Peterson
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Peterson Field Guides: Reptiles and Amphibians (Eastern / Central North America) (Book) by Roger Conant
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Peterson Field Guides: Edible Wild Plants (East North America) (Book) by Lee Allen Peterson
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Peterson Field Guides: Eastern / Central Medicinal Plants (Book) by Steven Foster and James Duke
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Audubon Field Guide: North American Birds (Eastern) (Book)
The Audubon Field Guide series offers full-color photos, simple visual keys and up to date, informative text by top scholars; they're sized to fit a back pocket, and have durable vinyl covers and tough bindings, so they last...
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Audubon Field Guide: North American Trees (Eastern) (Book)
The Audubon Field Guide series offers full-color photos, simple visual keys and up to date, informative text by top scholars; they're sized to fit a back pocket, and have durable vinyl covers and tough bindings, so they last...
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Audubon Field Guide: North American Wildflowers (Eastern) (Book)
The Audubon Field Guide series offers full-color photos, simple visual keys and up to date, informative text by top scholars; they're sized to fit a back pocket, and have durable vinyl covers and tough bindings, so they last...
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Peterson Field Guides: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers (Book) by John Craighead, et al
The authors of this book are John Craighead, Frank C. Craighead and Ray J. Davis. Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Guide To Colorado Wildflowers Volume 2: Mountains (Book) by G.K. Guennel
Covers flowering plants in the mountains, in both subalpine and alpine environments. 352 pages."Guide To Colorado Wildflowers Volume 2: Mountains" (Book) by...
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Field Guide To The Grand Canyon (Book) by Stephen Whitney
Revised and updated, this natural history guide has complete species info on 480+ plants and animals with beautifully illustrated full-page plates for easy reference. 270...
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Grand Canyon: A Visitor's Companion (Book) by George Wuerthner
Describes and illustrates each of the plant and animal species, and explores the Grand Canyon's geological history, land use issues, native people and past explorers. 270...
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Peterson Field Guides: Mammals (Book) by William Burt and Richard Grossenheider
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Peterson Field Guides: Animal Tracks (Book) by Olaus Murie
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Peterson Field Guides: Hawks of North America (Book) by William Clark and Brian Wheeler
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Peterson Field Guides: Trees and Shrubs (Eastern US & Canada) (Book) by George Petrides
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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Peterson Field Guides: Mushrooms (Book) by Kent & Vera McNight
Peterson Field Guides are known for the wealth of detail they contain. From color photos to text to identification keys, they set the standard. Full coverage of North American...
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