During the fifty years he climbed, Glenn was unmatched for recounting the details of unusual climbs, telling humorous tales, and crooning old tales.

This book is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to modern North American mountaineering methods. It contains valuable information for both the beginning and advanced climber. Beginning with introductory comments on the ethics and aesthetics of mountain climbing, the book discusses various aspects of mountaineering -- scrambling on rock and snow, free climbing on rock, snow climbing, ice climbing, and direct aid climbing -- and illustrates all the...

Author was the founder and director of training for the Mountaineering Association. He was the first professional mountaineer guide and instructor in England.

The little-known kingdom of Bhutan, around the size of Switzerland, is now one of the last strongholds of Tantric Buddhism in the East. Although isolated for centuries by its geographical situation, bound as it is on the south by dense tropical jungles and to the north by the mighty Himalayas, in the last ten years with the advent of motor roads and the national will to develop, it has slowly opened its frontiers to a few privileged visitors and tourists....

A guide for mountain climbers that includes information on mental and physical preparation, effective training, proper equipment, survival techniques, and other related topics.

In 2004, journalist Michael Kodas joined local mountain climbers from home on an expedition to Mount Everest. He anticipated an exhilarating and arduous adventure among a group of like-minded idealists that he could report to his readers back in Connecticut. But on the Himalayan mountain, he discovered thieves, prostitutes, con men, and blackmailers. There were people who would do anything for a quick buck, or a guarantee of reaching the top. And...

This is the authoritative guide to the best climbs at the top rock climbing destinations in Western Europe. The route topos are accompanied by route descriptions, equipment recommendations, and accurate route ratings.

Novice and veteran hikers alike will greatly benefit from the wealth of information provided in this compendium of hiking tips. Every conceivable topic -- from preparation and planning to coping with the return home -- is covered in an enjoyable, conversational writing style sprinkled with delightful stories of life on the trail. Combining their years of experience, the authors share their knowledge of equipment, orientating, safety measures, and...

Provides essential information on wilderness adventure in subzero temperatures. Readers benefit from Rutstrum's knowledge of winter clothing, from choosing the proper mittens to selecting the indispensable footwear; traveling methods, including running a dogsled team; and emergency techniques, such as treating snow blindness and caring for someone who has broken through the ice. Rutstrum affectionately reflects on winter life and enthusiastically...