Denali S West Buttress

Author : Colby Coombs,Bradford Washburn
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1997-10-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594853029

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Denali's West Buttress by Colby Coombs,Bradford Washburn Pdf

* The only available guide devoted solely to the route used by 90 percent of all climbers who summit Denali * Historic aerial photos and introduction by one of the route's pioneers -- Bradford Washburn * Author Colby Coombs is a Denali climbing guide and a 12-year veteran of the route Denali's massive West Buttress Route is one of the world's most popular -- and treacherous -- climbs. Seasoned guide Colby Coombs and legendary mountaineering photographer Bradford Washburn teamed up to provide climbers with information devoted solely to this challenging route. Denali's West Buttress: A Climber's Guide gives the aspiring Denali climber the details required to efficiently plan and safely launch an expedition on the West Buttress. The climbing guidebook covers every aspect of climbing the route -- from preparation to climbing strategy to step-by-step route instruction. Washburn's magnificent photos -- with route and milestones clearly delineated -- paired with Coombs' explicit text guide the climber from camp to camp to the summit and down again, outlining specific hazards and obstacles and offering techniques and instruction on how best to surmount them. The book pays special attention to environmental considerations and presents low-impact methods for minimizing human and garbage waste on the route. This guide provides complete, detailed, first-hand, safety-conscious information on the West Buttress Route, serving as a much-needed resource and a grand tribute to this historic climb.

Author : R. J. Secor
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0811727173

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Denali Climbing Guide by R. J. Secor Pdf

With detailed descriptions of every major climbing route, this book also features expert tips on planning a Denali expedition, and route and area maps. 20 drawings. 50 photos.

Author : Mike Hamill
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594856495

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Climbing the Seven Summits by Mike Hamill Pdf

CLICK HERE to download the first 50 pages from Climbing the Seven Summits * First and only guidebook to climbing all Seven Summits * Full color with 125 photographs and 24 maps including a map for each summit route * Essential information on primary climbing routes and travel logistics for mountaineers, with historical and cultural anecdotes for armchair readers Aconcagua. Denali. Elbrus. Everest. Kilimanjaro. Kosciuszko. Vinson. To a climber, these mountains are known as the Seven Summits* -- the highest peaks on each continent. If you've ever dreamed of climbing Denali or Everest, or joining the even more exclusive "Seven Summiters " club, then Climbing the Seven Summits is the guidebook you need to turn your dream into reality. With Mike Hamill as your guide, you will discover different approaches to tackling the list, as well as details on what you'll need to plan an expedition and what to expect from each climb. For each mountain you'll learn about documents and immunizations, expedition costs, training, guiding options, climbing styles, best seasons, essential gear, day-by-day itineraries, summit routes, maps showing approaches and camps, regional natural history, cultural notes, and even post-climb activities like going on safari in Africa or wine-touring in South America. Throughout you'll also find helpful and inspiring stories from the likes of Conrad Anker, Vern Tejas, Damien Gildea, Eric Simonson, and other famed climbers. Special insider tips from Hamill, based on his years of experience, as well as full-color photographs of each peak round out this collectible guidebook. And, because there remains some controversy about whether Kosciuszko in Australia or Carstenz Pyramid on the island of New Guinea is the "seventh summit," this guidebook to the Seven Summits actually covers eight mountains! *Within mountaineering circles there is debate over which peaks are considered the official Seven Summits. For the purposes of this guidebook, the Seven Summits are based on the continental model used in Western Europe, the United States, and Australia, also referred to as the 'Bass list.'

Author : Harry May,Harry Kikstra
Publisher : Rucksack Pocket Summits
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-08-22
Category : Denali, Mount (Alaska)
ISBN : 1898481539

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Denali by Harry May,Harry Kikstra Pdf

At 6194 metres, Denali - or Mount McKinley - is the highest mountain in North America. This book describes the West Buttress route to its summit, providing advice on how to plan and prepare for an ascent of the Alaskan peak.

Author : Ruth Daly
Publisher : Weigl Publishers
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781791114053

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Denali by Ruth Daly Pdf

From its base to its tallest peak, Denali measures 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level. It is the tallest mountain in North America. Learn more in Denali, one of the titles in the Seven Summits series.

Author : Steve House,Scott Johnston,Kilian Jornet
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-03-12
Category : SPORTS & RECREATION
ISBN : 1938340841

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Training for the Uphill Athlete by Steve House,Scott Johnston,Kilian Jornet Pdf

Presents training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength

Author : Hudson Stuck
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : EAN:8596547213208

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The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) by Hudson Stuck Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley)" (A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest / Peak in North America) by Hudson Stuck. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Jonathan Waterman
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0930410483

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Surviving Denali by Jonathan Waterman Pdf

* Helps expose long-time accident patterns so future climbers can avoid repeating these climbing mistakes on Denali In his preface, Dr. Peter Hackett writes of Jonathan Waterman's motivations for writing Surviving Denali, "The motivation for writing this book is to dispel the myth of Denali as a cakewalk, and to help climbers prepare adequately for polar, high-altitude survival. By learning from the past, climbers can avoid similar problems; this is the goal of Surviving Denali." Waterman presents an in-depth analysis of altitude medical problems, frostbite, avalanche and fall injuries, and deaths on Denali in order to point out the mistakes that may have been made and methods that might have been used to prevent them. In further chapters Waterman also covers how to prepare properly for Denali.

Author : Bradford Washburn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0974067415

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Mount Mckinley's West Buttress by Bradford Washburn Pdf

Mount McKinley, the highest peak in North America, was first climbed in 1913 by its northern Muldrow Glacier route. Yet, for almost 40 years, no one had climbed the mountain via its southern slopes. By 1951, however, one man knew more about McKinleys geography than anyone else. His knowledge of potential new routes, used in conjunction with the newly developed, ski-equipped airplane, would completely change how future climbers would approach this great peak. Brad Washburns personal account of the first ascent of McKinleys West Buttress allows the reader to share in this historic expedition. Written over 50 years ago, his logbook still holds the excitement and wonder of each unfolding day. Washburns pioneering work on the West Buttress opened up what is now, for over 1000 climbers each year, the most popular route on Mount McKinley. This is one of 300 limited edition, signed and numbered, hardcovers.

Author : Fred Beckey
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998-12-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594858307

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Mount McKinley by Fred Beckey Pdf

* A classic of mountaineering literature * Beckey's name is synonymous with mountaineering in Alaska, Canada and the western US * Peppered with personal anecdotes and unique photographs This biography of Alaska's Mount McKinley presents a complete history of one of the world's great mountains. Author and famed mountaineer Fred Beckey starts with McKinley's geology and covers early human history, from native associations with Denali to the influx of Russian fur traders and American prospectors. The mountaineering history of McKinley follows, with a look at the gold seekers and surveyors who were among the first to map the region. Beckey examines the efforts of those who raced to be first on McKinley's summit and details the first complete ascent by Hudson Stuck in 1913. The chronology continues with profiles of notable summit attempts, including those of the author himself. Also included is information about the challenges and logistics of climbing Mount McKinley, with information on planning, permits, suggested routes, and what to expect. Personal anecdotes and previously unpublished photographs make this volume a must-have for historians and climbers everywhere.

Author : Andy Hall
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780698157125

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Denali's Howl by Andy Hall Pdf

In the summer of 1967, twelve young men ascended Alaska’s Mount McKinley—known to the locals as Denali. Engulfed by a once-in-alifetime blizzard, only five made it back down. Andy Hall, a journalist and son of the park superintendent at the time, was living in the park when the tragedy occurred and spent years tracking down rescuers, survivors, lost documents, and recordings of radio communications. In Denali’s Howl, Hall reveals the full story of the expedition in a powerful retelling that will mesmerize the climbing community as well as anyone interested in mega-storms and man’s sometimes deadly drive to challenge the forces of nature.

Author : Paul Whitfield
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1843532581

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The Rough Guide to Alaska by Paul Whitfield Pdf

The Rough Guide to Alaska is the indispensable guidebook to one of the world''s greatest adventure destinations. The Rough Guide will ensure the reader gets the most from their time in this extraordinary region. The opening pages feature a full-colour introduction to Alaska''s highlights, with inspirational photography of the stunning sights and activities on offer, from viewing the ethereal glow of the Northern Lights to cruising the epic highways. There are evocative accounts of the state''s vast wilderness, from the majestic peak of Denali to the glaciers of Prince William Sound, and lively reports on Anchorage, Fairbanks, and all Alaska''s rough-hewn towns. There is also expert advice on the multitude of outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, rafting, fishing and kayaking plus lesser known activities such as panning for gold or riding a husky sled.

Author : Bill Sherwonit
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780882409184

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To The Top of Denali by Bill Sherwonit Pdf

In this revised and updated third edition, Bill Sherwonit brings to life the adventure, heroism, triumph, and tragedy of climbing North America's highest peak, Denali. He offers great insight and tales of daring adventure for both experienced climbers and armchair explorers who wonder why people climb mountains. The book contains stores about some of the best known personalities associated with the mountain from Bradford Washburn to Vern Tejas. Sherwonit has added new records and climbing data along with some stories of new faces who have attempted the climb. He also updated the Park Service rules regarding climbing Denali.

Author : [Anonymus AC00174691]
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1933056371

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The American alpine journal. 32.1990 by [Anonymus AC00174691] Pdf

Author : Colby Coombs,Michael Wood
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002-05-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594851438

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Alaska: A Climbing Guide by Colby Coombs,Michael Wood Pdf

* Guidebook details 80 climbing routes throughout Alaska * Includes photos, many with route overlays, topo route maps, climbing difficulty and time information, ratings, and more Alaska mountain guides Mike Wood and Colby Coombs have teamed up to write this definitive climbing guidebook targeting the more experienced climber. This is the ultimate guidebook for every climber intending to scale the mountains of one of the nation's last best wild places. Alaska: A Climbing Guide offers climbers a range of routes in the Chugach Range, the Alaska Range, the Fairweather Range, and more. Each of the routes has been climbed, documented, checked, and double-checked by the authors to ensure accuracy and safety. Interesting personal experiences are included as are accounts of first ascents from Fred Beckey, John Krakauer, and David Roberts.