Where the Mountain Casts Its Shadow : The Dark Side of Extreme Adventure

Maria Coffey
Paperback - $23.95

Without risk, say mountaineers, there would be none of the self-knowledge that comes from pushing life to its extremes. For them, perhaps, it is worth the cost. But when tragedy strikes, what happens to the people left behind? Why would anyone choose ...

Mountain Men : A History of the Remarkable Climbers and Determined Eccentrics Who First Scaled the World's Most Famous Peaks

Mick Conefrey
Paperback - $29.95

An irresistible account of the pioneers of mountaineering "as colorful and eye-opening as the characters involved." --"Guardian"

The Adventurer's Handbook : Life Lessons from History's Great Explorers

Mick Conefrey
Hardcover - $24.95

What makes a good explorer? Adaptability, ambition, stamina, self-belief, doggedness, curiosity, optimism, authority, hardiness -- and fund-raising ability.

A powerful punch of self-help, how-to, popular history, and humor. In this celebration of ...

The Mountaineering Handbook : Modern Tools and Techniques That Will Take You to the Top

Craig Connally
Paperback - $32.95

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 ...

Denali's West Buttress : A Climber's Guide

Colby Coombs
Paperback - $27.95

Step-by-step, expert guide to West Buttress Route.

Soul of the Heights : 50 Years Going to the Mountains

Ed Cooper
Hardcover - $62.95

"Soul of the Heights" is the story of a pioneering climber with a passion for, and lifetime dedication to, the majestic mountains of North America. Ed Cooper has maintained this love affair with the mountains for more than 50 years. His unique story ...

K2, Triumph and Tragedy

Jim Curran
Paperback - $24.95

This gripping story belongs with the classics of mountaineering. In 1986, nine expeditions attempted to climb K-2. Twenty-seven climbers reached the summit. Thirteen people died that summer. Two 8-page inserts, one in color. Maps.

Mountaineering : The Freedom of the Hills

Hillel M. Danziger
Hardcover - $59.95

From choosing equipment to basic rappelling techniques to planning an expedition, this essential mountaineering reference has all the information every mountain climber should know. 415 illustrations. Glossary.

International Handbook of Technical Mountaineering

David & Charles Publishing
Hardcover - $41.95

This comprehensive guide to mountaineering techniques offers easy-to-find instruction for a wide range of methods. Organized in a helpful A-Z format, this guide provides completely up-to-date instruction with full color photographs that show close up ...

Minus 148 Degrees

Art Davidson
Paperback - $27.95

Classic tale of dramatic near-death experiences in the harshest of conditions.