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Quirk Books
Language
English
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"Four climbers hike into the Kentucky wilderness to climb a newly discovered cliff face. But things start going wrong as soon as their expedition begins, suggesting something sinister may be present in the valley with them"--
"“If you love wilderness horror, This Wretched Valley is a must-read. But be forewarned: after reading this chilling debut, you may never want to set foot in the great outdoors again.”&#٬٢٠١٤؛Alma Katsu, author of...
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English
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This guide includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of 27 of the premier easy day hikes in northern California’s most popular recreational destination. These hikes circle the lake, from the west shore to the east; from the slopes below Mount Rose to South Lake Tahoe. Whether you want spectacular views, secluded rambles, alpine tarns, or journeys through historic resorts, you’ll find them in this guide. --Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first ascent to the top of Mount Everest, a selection of photos from the climber's personal collection display the gorgeous landscapes and difficulties faced by the expedition team before finally reaching the summit.
Author
Publisher
Mulholland Books / Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Desperate to attract subscribers to his fledgling website, ex-adrenaline junkie Simon Newman undertakes two life-risking ventures, one in the notorious Cwm Pot caves and another scaling Everest, forcing him to test the limits of his morality and wits in order to survive.
Author
Publisher
Patagonia
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"At the beginning of his memoir Life Lived Wild, Adventures at the Edge of the Map, Rick Ridgeway tells us that if you add up all his many expeditions, he's spent over five years of his life sleeping in tents: "And most of that in small tents pitched in the world’s most remote regions." It's not a boast so much as an explanation. Whether at elevation or raising a family back at sea level, those years taught him, he writes, "to distinguish matters...
Author
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Definitive biography of one of America's most influential outdoor figures"--
"Robbins’s passing in 2017 was covered from the BBC News to NPR to the New York Times, which deemed him the "conscience of rock climbers" Includes never-before-published information drawn from Robbins’s family archives and personal papers International interest in the Golden Age of Yosemite only continues to grow Acclaimed writer David Smart illuminates the...
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Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As the recent deaths of sixteen Sherpas underscore, climbing Mount Everest remains a daunting challenge. Located in the Himalayas, Everest is the highest mountain in the world at a whopping 29,029 feet. In this compelling narrative, Nico Medina guides readers through the mountain's ancient beginnings, first human settlers, historic climbs, and the modern commercialization of mountain-climbing. With stories of expeditions gone wrong and miraculously...
14) Everest
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Inspired by the incredible events surrounding an attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, the film documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their limits by one of the fiercest snowstorms ever encountered by mankind. Their mettle tested by the harshest elements found on the planet, the climbers will face nearly impossible obstacles as a lifelong obsession becomes a breathtaking struggle...
Author
Publisher
Vertebrate Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"More and more people around the world are discovering how great climbing is, both indoors and outdoors. The Climbing Bible by internationally renowned climbers and coaches Martin Mobråten and Stian Christophersen is a comprehensive guide to help you train effectively to become a better climber. The authors have been climbing coaches for a number of years. Based on their own extensive experience and research, this book collates the best European...
Author
Publisher
Girl Friday Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Defiance had provoked Thompson to enter the male-dominated world of high-altitude mountaineering, but defiance could only take her so far. After a harrowing battle with cancer, Lisa realized she needed to understand what motivated her to take greater andgreater risks in the mountains. Finding Elevation chronicles Thompson's path from novice climber to world-class mountaineer, as she becomes the second American woman to summit K2, which is considered...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Acclaimed travel writer Rick Antonson sets his adventurous compass on Mount Ararat, exploring the region's long history, religious mysteries, and complex politics. Mount Ararat is the most fabled mountain in the world. For millennia this massif in eastern Turkey has been rumored as the resting place of Noah's Ark following the Great Flood. But it also plays a significant role in the longstanding conflict between Turkey and Armenia. Author Rick Antonson...
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