Ice And Mixed Climbing

Author : Will Gadd
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594853098

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Ice and Mixed Climbing by Will Gadd Pdf

* Will Gadd is an ESPN X Games and Ice World Cup winner * There are 1.1 million ice climbers in the U.S. (Outdoor Industry Association, 2001) * Seventh installment in The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series "Mixed climbing is my favorite discipline. It's the most fun because it has the fewest rules-sort of like professional wrestling compared to boxing." So says Will Gadd, as profiled in Fifty Favorite Climbs. Here the champion ice climber presents the same techniques and veteran wisdom he imparts to those who attend his annual clinics. These include step-by-step instructions for the swing (ice axe), the kick (footwork), and putting it all together (tracking); how to "read" ice to select your line and follow it safely; and drytool techniques for mixed climbing. Training exercises and inspirational stories complete this seminal guide. Will Gadd won every major ice competition in the world in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 2000 Ice World Cup. A resident of Canmore, Alberta, he has written for Climbing and Rock & Ice, among other publications. Roger Chayer's photos have appeared in Rock & Ice, Climbing, Gripped, Equinox, and the Alpine Club of Canada Journal. He lives in Calgary, Alberta. Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.

Author : Will Gadd,Roger Chayer
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 089886769X

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Ice & Mixed Climbing by Will Gadd,Roger Chayer Pdf

* Will Gadd is an ESPN X Games and Ice World Cup winner* There are 1.1 million ice climbers in the U.S. (Outdoor Industry Association, 2001)* Seventh installment in The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series"Mixed climbing is my favorite discipline. It's the most fun because it has the fewest rules-sort of like professional wrestling compared to boxing." So says Will Gadd, as profiled in Fifty Favorite Climbs. Here the champion ice climber presents the same techniques and veteran wisdomhe imparts to those who attend his annual clinics. These include step-by-step instructions for the swing (ice axe), the kick (footwork), and putting it all together (tracking); how to "read" ice to select your line and follow it safely; and drytool techniques for mixed climbing. Training exercises and inspirational stories complete this seminal guide. Will Gadd won every major ice competition in the world in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 2000 Ice World Cup. A resident of Canmore, Alberta, hehas written for Climbing and Rock & Ice, among other publications. Roger Chayer's photos have appeared in Rock & Ice, Climbing, Gripped, Equinox, and the Alpine Club of Canada Journal. He lives in Calgary, Alberta. Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.

Author : Steve House,Scott Johnston,Kilian Jornet
Publisher : Patagonia
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,7 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 : Tim Banfield,Sean Isaac
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493031351

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How to Ice Climb! by Tim Banfield,Sean Isaac Pdf

Ice climbing continues to grow more popular every year. Advances in equipment and technique have helped make the sport accessible to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. How to Ice Climb! is the most complete and up-to-date reference available on the sport. Sean Isaac and Tim Banfield provide essential information for beginners and valuable tips for experts. Starting with an overview of the history of ice climbing, the authors move on to cover equipment selection, approach strategies, avalanche safety, hazard management, movement skills, anchor systems, overhanging ice, mixed climbing, and more. All facets of ice climbing are thoroughly examined and explained. Full color photos complement the text to make How to Ice Climb! the most complete resource available. LOOK INSIDE FOR: Expert advice Tricks and techniques Full color photos Inspiration and motivation

Author : Sean Isaac
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0921102968

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Mixed Climbs in the Canadian Rockies by Sean Isaac Pdf

Covering Waterton to Jasper, this guide provides essential information for eager climbers looking to push their limits.

Author : Nathan Smith,Andrew Burr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0975529927

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Beehive Ice by Nathan Smith,Andrew Burr Pdf

Author : Joe Josephson,Margo Talbot
Publisher : Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Canadian Rockies (B.C. and Alta.)
ISBN : 0921102682

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Waterfall Ice by Joe Josephson,Margo Talbot Pdf

Waterfall Ice Climbs covers 800 ice climbing routes ranging from practice areas through moderately graded routes to hard mixed waterfall ice and rock climbs.

Author : Jason D. Martin,Alex Krawarik
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0898869463

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Washington Ice by Jason D. Martin,Alex Krawarik Pdf

From established ice areas such as Alpental and Leavenworth to routes being developed (or rediscovered) around Coulee City and Wenatchee, the word is finally out: There are ample opportunities for quality ice climbing in Washington State, and here they are.

Author : Sean Isaac
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0762729635

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Mixed Climbing by Sean Isaac Pdf

Sean Isaac gives readers vital information on all aspects of mixed climbing, from climbing both rock and ice, using the latest leashless tools, to dealing with complicated emergency situations.

Author : Mark Twight,James Martin
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 45,7 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 : Will Gadd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1680511262

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Ice & Mixed Climbing, 2nd Edition by Will Gadd Pdf

"My passion as an athlete is to climb. From a young age I tried to climb everything in sight. And now, well . . . nothing's changed." --Will Gadd

Author : Brandon Pullan
Publisher : Rocky Mountain Books Ltd
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-10
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781771601153

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The Bold and Cold by Brandon Pullan Pdf

Recounts the stories of mountaineers who undertook climbing expeditions in the Canadian Rockies.

Author : Yvon Chouinard
Publisher : Sierra Club Books for Children
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Snow and ice climbing
ISBN : 0871562081

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Climbing Ice by Yvon Chouinard Pdf

Author : François Damilano
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 2918824305

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Snow, Ice and Mixed by François Damilano Pdf

Recognised as an essential reference work for all mountaineers who climb in the Mont Blanc Range, Snow, Ice & Mixed is unusual among guidebooks in that it is both exhaustive and succinct. For this third edition, Snow, Ice & Mixed has been updated, expanded, corrected and reorganised in order to take into account changes in climbing conditions and the latest developments in mountaineering, as well as the numerous new routes that have been climbed in recent years. Past and present... Volume one of the new guidebook describes more than 750 routes in 15 glacial basins in the eastern half of the Mont Blanc Range - recording for posterity routes climbed by our predecessors while highlighting the dynamism of the current climbing scene ; describing cols, notches and minor summits, as well as famous faces and prestigious peaks ; and turning the spotlight on recent climbs without overlooking either established classics or rarely trodden lines.

Author : Craig Luebben
Publisher : Falcon Guides
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1560447605

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How to Ice Climb! by Craig Luebben Pdf

This easy-to-read text is the most comprehensive resource on modern ice climbing, providing essential information for beginners and experts alike.