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Aconcagua: The Stone Sentinel: Perspectives of an Expedition
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Aconcagua: The Stone Sentinel: Perspectives of an Expedition

by Taplin,Thomas E

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Santa Monica, CA.: Eli Ely, 1992. Detailed text contains the remarkable experiences of high-altitude mountaineering by a group of ordinary adventurers, and their spellbinding struggle up the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. Includes information on Aconcagua's "ruta normal", 28 color photographs, and a complete historical climbing chart of all routes to date. 236 pgs. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Excellent. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. .
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Addicted to Danger; A Memoir About Affirming Life in the Face of Death
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Addicted to Danger; A Memoir About Affirming Life in the Face of Death

by Wickwire,Jim & Bullitt,Dorothy

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New York: Pocket Books, 1998. Detailed text by one of the world's most accomplished and intrepid high-altitude mountaineers, presents a portrait of Wickwire's three decades of mountaineering adventures, including his notorious bivouac on K2; the first alpine-style ascent on Mt. McKinley; Everest expeditions; etc. 322 pgs. Illustrated. Signed by Wickwire on the title pg. Dustjacket in mylar.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The Alpine Journal 2003: A Record of Mountain Adventure and Scientific Observation: Volume 108

by Douglas, Ed; Bermudez, Jose Luis; Templeman, Geoffrey & Merz, Johanna

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London, England: Alpine Club & The Ernest Press, 2003. Comprehensive text presents the year 2003 events of the British Alpine Club, including Paul Ramsden and Mick Fowler's epic first ascent on the North Face of Siguniang in China; Everest golden jubilee 1953-2003; a new map of the Everest area; the Alps of Tibet- the Nyenchentangla East; the mountains of Gangdise; sailing and mountaineering on the Antarctic peninsula; the evolution of exploration; many articles on expeditions, exploration, art, science & nature; history; expedition reports and area notes; Everest; etc. 388 pgs. Illustrated with 17 sketch maps and diagrams, 69 color and black/white photographs. Frontispiece photo of Paul Ramsden's ascent. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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The American Alpine Journal 1964

by Carter,H.Adams

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New York: The American Alpine Club, 1964. Classic text contains sections covering Mount Everest, 1963; ascents in Uganda; Tehipite Dome; new route on Wickersham Wall; North Face of Mount Robson and Mount Slesse; Himalayan schoolhouse expedition; a survey of Andean ascents; survey of the Ghondokoro and Chogolisa glacier area in the Karakoram Range; first ascents in the Mont Blanc Alps; etc. 266 pgs. Illustrated with photographs and maps. Very minimal shelfwear.. . Original Wraps. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Belles Ascensions Alpines: Ascensions Classiques

by Roch,Andre

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Lausanne: Editions Jean Marguerat Text in French. Contains 80 original stunning black and white photographs taken by Roch, of the complete alpine climbs, and includes a descriptive table of all illustrations and technical data of each climb. 80 pgs. Very minor scuff marks on rear edges of dustjacket, and isolated areas on front cover. Minor shelfwear. Dustjacket in mylar. Publication date not specified.. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Boulder Climbs South

by Rossiter,Richard

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Evergreen,CO: Chockstone Press, 1989. Classic text contains the complete rock climbing guide to the Boulder, Colorado area, including Eldorado Canyon, Boulder Mountain, Eldorado Mountain, Bear Peak, Nebel Horn, South Boulder Peak, recommended routes, routes by ratings, detailed topo maps and illustrations. Introduction by Pat Ament. 411 pgs. Illustrated.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Boulder Climbs North

by Rossiter, Richard

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Denver, Colorado: Chockstone Press, 1988. Classic Boulder, Colorado rock climber's guidebook contains detailed sections on the Northern Areas, the Flatirons, Boulder Canyon, Skunk Canyon, Dinosaur Mountain; including recommended routes, first ascents, routes by rating, etc. 306 pgs. Illustrated. Minor small crease on top corner of front cover. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Downward Bound: A Mad! Guide to Rock Climbing

by Harding,Warren "Batso"

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Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1975. Classic mountaineering text written in the format of a humorous play, contains topics in climbing techniques, climbing ethics and philosophy, climbing equipment, big wall climbs in Yosemite, the Downward Bound zone system, glossary of climbers, etc. Profusely illustrated. 204 pgs. Minimal shelfwear. No spine cracks. Prior owner's name on inside front cover.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Knauth,Beryl "Beasto". 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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Eiger: Wall of Death

by Roth,Arthur

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London: Victor Gollancz Ltd., 1982. Classic text combines the history of the Eiger and sport climbing in the Swiss Alps; including the successes and failures of various climbers, the routes they used, solo climbs, etc. 350 pgs. Numerous illustrations. First few pages of the index have minor tiny creases on lower corners. Very minimal shelfwear. Gilt spine.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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A Guide to Zermatt and the Matterhorn

by Whymper,Edward

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United Kingdom: Gaston's Alpine Books and West Col Productions, 1978. Classic guidebook first published in 1897, recounts the challenges faced by Whymper during his seven attempts and failures to reach the Matterhorn summit between 1860-1865, and his final successful eighth climb in conquering the summit. Includes an early historical outline of Zermattand the surrounding areas, first ascents and descents of the Matterhorn, various routes and distances, conversion tables. Approx. 300 pgs. Illustrated with 79 figures, drawings and maps, including several fold-out maps. Includes original Whymper's guides advertisers pages in front and rear text. A few very light scuffing to covers, small minor creases on rear lower corner and front cover. Minimal shelfwear. . Reprint. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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K2: Mountain of Mountains
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K2: Mountain of Mountains

by Messner,Reinhold & Gogna,Alessandro

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New York: Oxford University Press, 1981. Classic text and its striking photo-illustrations documents Messner's 1979 expedition and successful ascent of K2- without the use of supplemental oxygen. Includes a chronicle of the history of K2, the survey of 1856, and the first and subsequent ascents. 176 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar. Minimal shelfwear.. First American Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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La Montagne

by Herzog, Maurice

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Paris, France: Librarie Larousse, 1956. Classic scholarly lavishly illustrated text presents a detailed study of the mountains in nearly every continent except Antarctica. Contains contributory articles by renown scientists and mountaineers including Jean Franco, Pierre Courthion, Bertand Kempf, Robert Grandpierre, Jean Stoupy, Paul Veyret, Jean Couzy, Jean Escarra, Samivel, Henry de Segogne, and Jean-Jacques Languepin. Nearly half of the book is devoted to the geography of the mountains. Other topics include physiology of altitude; history and technology of mountaineering; geological tectonics; climatology; mountain literature, art, and photography; etc. Text in French. 476 pgs. Illustrated. Decorative endpapers. Gilt spine and embossed front cover. Dustjacket has a few closed edge tears and rubbing to covers and edges; upper spine edge taped on the inside. Dustjacket in mylar. Text has virtually no shelfwear. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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