Hiking & Camping

Modern Mountaineering on Alpine Rock, Snow, and Ice If your experience as a backpacker or rock climber is drawing you higher; if the cold, remote alpine environment calls you nearer, this book is for you. The Mountaineering Handbook will teach you the skills that will take you to the top. Even if you're already an experienced mountaineer, you'll find detailed descriptions of the newest and most effective techniques to refine and organize your methods and equipment. The Mountaineering Handbook isn't mired in outdated traditionalism; its new-school techniques are safer, more effective, and more fun for mountaineers at every level. With constant emphasis on light, fast, and efficient mountaineering, Craig Connally shows you how to: Move quickly up and down rock, snow, and ice with appropriate safety systems Manage mountain hazards, including rockfall, avalanche, lightning, and high-altitude illness Select the best ...

Stay healthy at high heights with this pocket guide?now updated with the most current information on preparing for and adapting to altitude. ·Updated guidelines for people going to altitude (heights above 7,000 feet) with pre-existing health conditions such as heart conditions, diabetes, and cancer ·A handy glossary and easy-to-read tables covering symptoms and signs, altitude illness, and high altitude drugs ·Case studies of real situations and a question-and-answer section help readers better understand general issues about altitude and its effects, and more This new edition provides the latest information on prevention and treatment of altitude illness?from preparing for altitude to recognizingand treating the symptoms of acute mountain sickness, including high altitude pulmonary and cerebral edemas. Suited for both novice and seasoned hikers, climbers, trekkers, and skiers, Altitude Illness, 2nd Edition, also includes an updated...

Follow in pilgrims' footsteps, challenge yourself among spectacular Alpine peaks and glaciers, and wander through idyllic villages, sampling delicious food and wine. this guide puts you on the right track for France's best walks. * detailed descriptions of more than 100 days of walking, from easy strolls to multiday mountain adventures * special features on the classic cross-border Tour du Mont Blanc and the best of the revered Chemin de St-Jacques (Way of St James) pilgrim route * illustrated section on France's wildlife and wildflowers * clear two-color maps for each walk * the lowdown on transport, accommodation and eating options en route * practical advice on language, navigation and safety

Wild, vast and rugged, Zion and Bryce Canyon are among America's most dramatic national parks, filled with towering cliffs, hanging gardens and a riot of surreal, rainbow-striped rock formations. Whether you want to hike narrow slot canyons or admire stunning views, our indispensable guide will help you explore these desert jewels, plus the best of southern Utah's other parklands. ? ROCK ON - view spires, arches, bridges and hoodoos, and learn what forces created this eerie desert landscape ? GET ACTIVE - hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking, rock climbing, river rafting, horseback riding and more ? EXPLORE FURTHER - with chapters on Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Arches National Parks, plus Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the outdoor mecca of Moab ? KID AROUND - recommended sights, activities and accommodations for the whole family ? REST EASY - camp under the stars, pamper yourself at a luxury resort or bed down at a...

Misty mountains, verdant forests, spring wildflowers and fiery autumn foliage - the parks of the southern Appalachians reveal spectacular displays of nature around every corner. Hike the Appalachian Trail, swim crystal-clear lakes and enjoy live bluegrass music. Our handy guide helps you discover the best of Great Smoky and Shenandoah, plus the dramatic Blue Ridge Parkway. ? PLAY OUTDOORS - ride horses through leafy woods, raft down rushing rivers or hang glide over soaring peaks ? EXPERIENCE HISTORY - visit a replica of a Cherokee village, tour the log cabins of early settlers and view demonstrations of traditional mountain crafts ? BRING THE KIDS - tips on the best sights and activities for families, plus child-friendly hotels and restaurants ? EXPLORE FURTHER - sample the fudge in Gatlinburg, ride rollercoasters in Dollywood and stroll the cosmopolitan boulevards of Asheville ? SLEEP TIGHT - from shady campgrounds to historic inns and...

Wind your way along the spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway, America's favorite scenic drive. Explore 469 miles of canopied forests, rolling farmland and towering alpine peaks, with stunning vistas around every turn. Hike to hidden waterfalls, spot wildlife and discover Appalachian culture. From Waynesboro, Virginia to just outside Cherokee, North Carolina, our handy guide reveals all the highlights of this twisty ribbon in the sky. ? GET YOUR HEART RACING - swing over a steep gorge on a mile-high bridge, try whitewater canoeing or hike along the Appalachian Trail ? EXPERIENCE HISTORY - visit stately presidential homes, reconstructed farmsteads, war memorials and working gristmills ? CUT A RUG - dance to live bluegrass music at the Floyd Country Store, check out the Old Fiddler's Convention or take part in an old-time radio show ? KID AROUND - apple-picking, hayrides, water slides, petting zoos, pint-sized railroads and more options for family fun ...

Mental training is scarcely covered in the climbing literature, yet it is as important to performance as strength, flexibility, and technique. In his unique approach to mental training, Arno Ilgner draws essential elements from the rich 'warrior' literature, as well as from sports psychology, and combines these with his extensive climbing experience to create The Rock Warrior`s Way. Here is a comprehensive program for learning how to focus your mental resources during a challenging climb. It includes step-by-step guidance on motivation analysis, information gathering, risk assessment, mental focus, and deliberate transition into action. Poor use of attention creates fear, which can manifest itself as anything from performance anxiety to sheer terror. By using attention more purposefully we can understand how fear is created, deal with it effectively, and free ourselves to get back in touch with a far more powerful motivating force--our love of climbing. We can then create the kind of.

The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates curiosity, and makes for great father-son activities. The brothers Conn and Hal have put together a wonderful collection of all things that make being young or young at heart fun—building go-carts and electromagnets, identifying insects and spiders, and flying the world's best paper airplanes.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary, The Mountaineers Books presents highlights of the most dramatic moments in the climbing history of this perilous peak, from some of the best-known names in mountaineering: George Mallory and Sandy Irvine setting off for their final climb in 1924 Edmund Hillary's own account of the first historic ascent in 1953 Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Everest, on the 1963 climb Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld's first traverse of Everest via the West Ridge and South Col routes Reinhold Messner's revolutionary climbs in 1978 (the first ascent without supplemental oxygen) and 1980 (the first solo ascent) The official expedition account of the discovery of George Mallory's body in 1999 Bonus selection: MountainZone.com columnist Dave Hahn's riveting first-person account of the epic 2001 high-altitude rescue ...and much, much more

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A guide to the ropes and knots used in the outdoors by hikers, campers, paddlers, and climbers. Guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand; Knot-tying directions clearly illustrated with photos; New entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series. It's fair to say that climber Clyde Soles is obsessed with ropes and knots and their absolute performance-since he regularly entrusts his life to ropes on sheer rock faces. His unique book explains how to select and use ropes, cordage, and webbing for the outdoors. Invaluable information is provided on rope handling techniques (how to avoid dreaded tangles) and the best methods for rope care and maintenance. Step-by-step directions for tying over 40 knots are clearly illustrated with photographs. Other useful features include a glossary and a knot comparison chart activity. This is the definitive text on ropes and knots for anyone who plays in the outdoors!...