The Mountaineers Books: 38 books
The Roskelley Collection
Stories Off the Wall, Nanda Devi, and Last Days
Language: English
Release Date: December 10, 2012
* Includes 30 color and 45 black-and-white photographs * Part of The Mountaineers Books "Legends and Lore" series for climbers, armchair mountaineers, and readers of classic adventure literature * Individual titles of this omnibus edition have been translated into five languages worldwide The Roskelley...
Ice and Mixed Climbing
Modern Technique
Language: English
Release Date: February 9, 2012
* 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...
Climbing
Training For Peak Performance
Language: English
Release Date: April 2, 2012
"Whatever your talent, experience, and ambition, if you climb you would do well to read Clyde Soles' training manual. This book will allow you to pull down harder, last longer, and have more fun while you're at it." -- Jon Krakauer, author of "Into Thin Air"
* Exercises...
Snow Travel
Skills for Climbing, Hiking, and Crossing Over Snow
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
* A must-have guide for those extending their hiking season during spring and fall months, looking for additional information on safe snow hiking
* Features 50 black & white photos and 15 illustrations
* An easy-to-use guide for safe travel over snow for all outdoor recreationists
Knowing...
Free Heel Skiing
Telemark & Parallel Techniques for All Conditions
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2012
* Paul Parker is the master of free-heel skiing
* Features a color insert, new illustrations, information on the latest gear, and new anecdotes for each chapter
* Over 22,000 copies of previous editions sold
Incorporating the best and most recent techniques from both alpine and Nordic skiing,...
Snowshoeing
From Novice To Master
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2012
Completely revised, the fifth edition of Snowshoeing teaches you how to navigate through snow-clad woods, compete in races, and climb to new summits with easily-learned techniques. This classic how-to manual has all the latest information on snowshoeing equipment, from various types of snowshoes to...
by Thomas F. Hornbein
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: March 13, 2013
"Not only did Hornbein play a crucial role in one of the most extraordinary accomplishments in the history of mountaineering, his account of the feat is one of the finest things ever written about this peculiar, hazardous, and uncommonly engaging pursuit." —Jon Krakauer * Special anniversary edition...
Alpine Climbing
Techniques to Take You Higher
Language: English
Release Date: January 27, 2012
* For climbers who know the basics and are ready to venture higher * Written by longtime guides and climbing instructors certified by the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) * Teaches situational thinking and learning as well as technique This intermediate-level guide addresses tools, skills,...
I Promise Not To Suffer
A Fool for Love Hikes the Pacific Crest Trail
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2013
"Witty, wise, and full of heart, Gail Storey’s winning memoir of her hike on the Pacific Crest Trail at the age of fifty-six is a book for every one who ever dreamed of taking the road less traveled. I Promise Not to Suffer is as inspiring as it is hilarious, as poignant as it is smart. It’s...
Minus 148 Degrees
First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2013
This finely crafted adventure tale runs on adrenaline but also something else: brutal honesty. -The Wall Street Journal
I couldn't lay it down until it was all finished (12:40 a.m.!)... A fascinating and beautifully-written story. -Bradford Washburn
* One of National Geographic Adventure's...
Fresh Pantry: Rhubarb
Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Rhubarb
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2013
FRESH PANTRY: RHUBARB Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Rhubarb Fresh, savvy, and sustainable—one month at a time! Amy Pennington’s award-winning book, Urban Pantry, introduced clever cooking concepts and ingredients, provided organizational inspiration, and...
Fresh Pantry: Lettuce
Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Leafy Greens
Language: English
Release Date: May 10, 2013
FRESH PANTRY: LETTUCE Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Leafy Greens Fresh, savvy, and sustainable—one month at a time! Amy Pennington’s award-winning book, Urban Pantry, introduced clever cooking concepts and ingredients, provided organizational inspiration,...
Fresh Pantry: Carrots
Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Carrots
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2013
FRESH PANTRY: CARROTS Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Carrots Fresh, savvy, and sustainable—one month at a time! Amy Pennington’s award-winning book, Urban Pantry, introduced clever cooking concepts and ingredients, provided organizational inspiration, and...
Fresh Pantry
Summer Squash
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2013
FRESH PANTRY: SUMMER SQUASH Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Gourds Fresh, savvy, and sustainable—one month at a time! Amy Pennington’s award-winning book, Urban Pantry, introduced clever cooking concepts and ingredients, provided organizational inspiration,...