Alpinist

Author : Steve House
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781938340055

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Beyond the Mountain by Steve House Pdf

What does it take to be one of the world's best high-altitude mountain climbers? A lot of fundraising; traveling in some of the world's most dangerous countries; enduring cold bivouacs, searing lungs, and a cloudy mind when you can least afford one. It means learning the hard lessons the mountains teach. Steve House built his reputation on ascents throughout the Alps, Canada, Alaska, the Karakoram and the Himalaya that have expanded possibilities of style, speed, and difficulty. In 2005 Steve and alpinist Vince Anderson pioneered a direct new route on the Rupal Face of 26,600-foot Nanga Parbat, which had never before been climbed in alpine style. It was the third ascent of the face and the achievement earned Steveand Vince the first Piolet d"or (Golden Ice Axe) awarded to North Americans. Steve is an accomplished and spellbinding storyteller in the tradition of Maurice Herzog and Lionel Terray. Beyond the Mountain is a gripping read destined to be a mountain classic. And it

Author : Brian Irwin
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781465318022

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Recompense: Streams, Summits and Reflections by Brian Irwin Pdf

Recompense: Streams, Summits and Reflections is a compilation of essays, some of which have been previously published. Divided into personal, experiential pieces, regional, historical selections and fishing tales, this book is a collection of expositions that exemplify the humbling effect nature and culture can have on the human soul. A story of the loss of one of the worlds great alpinists is contrasted by a recollection of a high-profile rescue high on Maines Mount Katahdin and a two-year old boys first rock climb. Cultural lessons learned during expeditions to Bolivia and Patagonia parallel interpretations of climbing and skiings development in New England and the societal uniqueness of rural Washington States trout fishing community. Recounts of intimidation in the intensive care unit and memories of fishing the open waters of Montana highlight the impact of the natural world on interpersonal relationships and their effect on the mind of a doctor in training. Recompense: Streams, Summits and Reflections is a balanced selection of essays that will delight readers.

Author : Yena Marukeda
Publisher : BookRix
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783755423584

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Alpinist by Yena Marukeda Pdf

A fairly enigmatic alpinist harbours in Austrian small town. Sincere yet mystical, he felt lost until met Chloe. That’s date stunned him like a sun flash. It’s breathtaking watching him off the beaten track, stepping mountain cliff where he just dials Chloe phone number. Whether he has enough strength to get out of the soul trap? A fascinating novella, a pounding plot accompanying by advancing slightly cynical dialogues at the expense of the author’s sophisticated mastery.

Author : Andy Kirkpatrick
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781594857447

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Psychovertical by Andy Kirkpatrick Pdf

CLICK HERE to download the first chapter from Psychovertical Psychovertical is the story of what happens to a nice lower-class kid with dyslexia who gains control over his circumstances by clinging to giant stone faces, thousands of feet in the air, for days at a time. In this case, Kirkpatrick uses his 12-day solo climb of the Reticent Wall on California's El Capitan as the experience that helps him understand how growing up poor and struggling with dyslexia and low self-confidence set him on a path of extreme adventure. Kirkpatrick's writing is gripping and highly entertaining -- even non-climbers will enjoy his raw intensity, gallows humor, and honest, self-deprecating storytelling style. This book is a Boardman-Tasker Prize winner, which is recognition given for outstanding mountaineering literature. From the judges' remarks: “The book is very cleverly structured....The cuts from scene to scene and climb to climb work wonderfully well -- a sort of mountaineering Day of The Jackal -- as Kirkpatrick comes closer and closer to his nemesis on Reticent Wall. And it is this climb, the running narrative of the book, that grips the most: 14 pitches of aid climbing, unrelieved by conversation with a partner other than himself, should by rights be boring. But it grips the heart further and further.”

Author : Alexandre Buisse
Publisher : O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : High dynamic range imaging
ISBN : 1933952652

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Remote Exposure by Alexandre Buisse Pdf

"In Remote Exposure, Alexandre Buisse goes beyond the mere basics of photography and, by balancing the technical with the creative, gives the reader the tools needed to create images that are not only of good technical quality, but images that are compelling as well"--Publisher description.

Author : William Lowel Putnam
Publisher : Light Technology Publishing
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781622336937

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The Education of an Alpinist by William Lowel Putnam Pdf

"My objective in setting forth this series of mostly autobiographical vignettes was not to inspire a rash of juvenile delinquency but to have something on paper before the age of involuntary repetition set in. I don't feel I owe much to Sir Walter Scott for cribbing the subtitle; he surely cannot have been the first grandfather to assemble stories for the benefit of a few young people of his acquaintance. Nevertheless, it's a good one and I'm grateful. Having been blessed with better than average opportunities throughout most of my years, I have made friends and enjoyed experiences, particularly in mountaineering, that are the stuff of romance. But being myself, and not George Henty or Jack London, I have compiled the bulk of what seems to be the most educational of them in an order that makes sense to me -- geographical, not chronological. Had I thought further ahead at the outset of these adventures in alpinism, I might have kept a fuller diary and certainly made better use of a camera. But in the beginning I was often too busy with life to think about this kind of future need, and a few of the reminiscences that follow are drawn largely from memory. However, the great majority of them can be verified by contemporary records in various mountaineering journals of North America and by several friends who helped make some of these memories as pleasant as they are. I offer them no thanks on this page, for their names and kindnesses are documented in the text following and though not every reference carries reverence or gratitude in its words, they certainly exist in my heart."

Author : Alexander Huber
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781626369832

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The Mountain Within by Alexander Huber Pdf

One of the best mountaineers of our generation ?nally reveals the details of his many exciting extreme alpine ascents—ascents in which his only equipment is a pair of shoes and a small bag for holding chalk. Clinging to the crevasses in mountain walls, with muscles bulging as he makes his free ascent, Huber has become one of the world’s most recognized and photographed extreme alpine climbers. Along with many other legendary ascents detailed here, he and his brother set a new record of 2 hours and 46 minutes on El Capitan, The Nose, Yosemite Park in the Fall of 2007—a climb that usually takes three days. When he free-soloed the Kommunist’s famous peaks, Alexander Huber declared, “Why? For me, it is the search for my limits. On the other side, I am aware that the time is limited.” With major corporate sponsors like Adidas and Atmoic, this is a fascinating insight into one of the world’s best mountaineers.

Author : Mark Twight,James Martin
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1999-08-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594853838

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Extreme Alpinism by Mark Twight,James Martin Pdf

* The book that launched a renaissance in climbing technique and remains relevant today * Techniques and mental skills needed to climb at a more challenging level * Illustrated with full-color photos throughout Big, high routes at the edge of a climber's ability are not the places for inventing technique or relying on old habits. Complacency can lead to fatal errors. So where does the hard-core aspirant or dreamer turn? The only master class in print, Extreme Alpinism delivers an expert dose of reality and practical techniques for advanced climbers. Focusing on how top alpine climbers approach the world's most difficult routes, Twight centers his instruction on the ethos of climbing the hardest routes with the least amount of gear and the most speed. Throughout, Twight makes it clear that the two things he refuses to compromise are safety and his climbing ethics. In addition to the extensive chapters on advanced techniques and skills, Twight also discusses mental preparedness and attitude; strength and cardiovascular training; good nutrition; and tips on equipment and clothing.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Mountaineering
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132691457

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Alpinist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Steve House,Scott Johnston
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781938340246

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Training for the New Alpinism by Steve House,Scott Johnston Pdf

In Training for the New Alpinism, Steve House, world-class climber and Patagonia ambassador, and Scott Johnston, coach of U.S. National Champions and World Cup Nordic Skiers, translate training theory into practice to allow you to coach yourself to any mountaineering goal. Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances. Whether you work as a banker or a mountain guide, live in the city or the country, are an ice climber, a mountaineer heading to Denali, or a veteran of 8,000-meter peaks, your understanding of how to achieve your goals grows exponentially as you work with this book. Chapters cover endurance and strength training theory and methodology, application and planning, nutrition, altitude, mental fitness, and assessing your goals and your strengths. Chapters are augmented with inspiring essays by world-renowned climbers, including Ueli Steck, Mark Twight, Peter Habeler, Voytek Kurtyka, and Will Gadd. Filled with photos, graphs, and illustrations.

Author : Freddie Wilkinson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101456132

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One Mountain Thousand Summits by Freddie Wilkinson Pdf

The account of one of the deadliest and most mysterious tragedies in mountaineering history-the 2008 K2 disaster. One Mountain Thousand Summits reveals the true story of the K2 tragedy that claimed the lives of eleven men. Based on his numerous trips to Nepal and in-depth interviews he conducted with the survivors, the families of the lost climbers, and the Sherpa guides whose heroic efforts saved the lives of at least four climbers, Freddie Wilkinson's narrative uncovers what actually occurred on the mountain, while delivering a criticism of the mainstream press's incomplete coverage of the event, and an insightful look into the lives of the six Sherpas who were involved.

Author : Bert Edward Young
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1914
Category : Mountaineering
ISBN : HARVARD:32044011812401

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Edward Whymper, Alpinist of the Heroic Age by Bert Edward Young Pdf

Author : Jonathan Waterman
Publisher : Amer Alpine Club
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0930410416

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High Alaska by Jonathan Waterman Pdf

High Alaska is a unique blend of mountaineering history and practical guidebook. With extensive coverage of the routes of Denali, Mount Foraker, and Mount Hunter, this comprehensive volume also includes historic, scenic, and route photographs-the latter by the esteemed mountain photographer Bradford Washburn.

Author : Mark Twight
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780898869194

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Kiss or Kill by Mark Twight Pdf

* Mark Twight's collected works, some never before published in North America * Includes dramatic black and white mountaineering photos * Features brand new epilogues to all of the stories They call him Dr. Doom. Raving and kicking against mediocrity, his anger and pain simmer close to the surface. He speaks and writes the language of the punk music that defined him. He is extreme alpinist Mark Twight, and he doesn't back down from the truth. He's a one-man literary punk band. If you have any doubt, here comes his knockout punch: the only collection of writing Twight swears he'll ever publish. Kiss or Kill: Confessions of a Serial Climber is raw, unfiltered Twight. These author's cut are the real deal, not the homogenized fluff offered up by magazine editors who are often unwilling to offend. Twight's words make it clear that climbing is only distantly about the summit. Several of these pieces are new to U.S. readers. Twight edited all of the selections and appended each with a current author's note; confessing his inspiration, events that followed, and lessons learned (or not learned, some might say). It adds up to a frightfully lucid look into Twight's personal life as both man and hardcore alpine climber. The dissection scares me sometimes... Whether railing against the spinelessness of American siege-style mountaineering, admitting addiction to pushing the bounds of the possible, or reveling in his ability to cut away anything in life that holds him back, Twight never blinks. Along the way, there is the drama of new and epic routes, unbreakable bonds between climbing partners, and Twight's evolution as a climber and a man. He tells every story in a unique, in-your-face style. Kiss or Kill is not an easy read. It may scare some readers-but that's the point. "I want this book to help you recognize your own anger, which will help you understand mine", says Twight. "Somewhere out there somebody understands these words and knows they matter. They were written in blood, learned by heart."

Author : Thomas F. Hornbein
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0898866162

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Everest by Thomas F. Hornbein Pdf

Details the author and his partner Willi Unsoeld's ascent of Everest's West Ridge in 1963.