Editorial Product Review: :Long considered the bible of mountaineering by Mountaineers Books, the 7th edition of Freedom of the Hills has been updated with new chapters on mixed and waterfall ice climbing, as well as 415 new illustrations Features: The 7th edition also features new chapters on techniques for minimizing impact on land, access issues, and physical conditioning Comprehensive book covers everything from how to choose equipment, what to bring and techniques to use Includes a new glossary of climbing terms 10 black and white photos ...
Editorial Product Review: :Guide to the Colorado Mountains, 10th Editionby Randy Jacobs and Robert OrmesFor nearly 50 years and for generations of outdoor enthusiasts, the authoritative source on Colorado's mountains has been Guide to the Colorado Mountains. Now this new edition compiles updated route descriptions for more than 1,500 hiking and climbing destinations-peaks, passes, lakes, and trails-from the expert trip leaders of the Colorado Mountain Club. All the ranges are covered, with trails and peaks grouped by access and with new maps, photos, and a detailed ...
Editorial Product Review: :An Important book that might save a life. Covers reading glaciers, crevasse rescue, route finding, characteristics of glaciers, equipment, and more
Editorial Product Review: :Colorado Scrambles: A Guide to 50 Select Climbs in Colorado's Mountainsby Dave CooperThe Colorado Mountains provide endless opportunities for climbers, and now in the latest installment of the Colorado Mountain Club's Classics series, Dave Cooper has compiled this guidebook that offers complete descriptions for some of the best scrambling throughout the state of Colorado. Rather than use the height of a peak or its region, this book explores the quality of the scrambling routes. Written for the experienced mountaineer interested in not only ...
Editorial Product Review: :The Complete Guide to Cross Country Ski Preparation, by Nat BrownHere is the complete, hands-on guide to the tools and techniques necessary to ready skis for optimal performance. Written by an expert ski and wax technician, this book is based on more than thirty years of field experience and testing at the highest level.
Editorial Product Review: :The Art of Rough Travel: From the Peculiar to the Practical, Advice from a 19th Century Explorerby Sir Franics Galton, edited by Katharine Harmon''Carrion is not noxious to starving men.'' This is one of the countless potentially useful bits of information contained within Sir Francis Galton's fascinating but unwieldy (366 pages) The Art of Travel. First published in 1855, the book became a bible of self-sufficiency for a host of now famous explorers including Sir Richard Burton. Galton's work is now available in ...
Editorial Product Review: :Get the best route beta available for the place where the sunsets have more color than the curries. Thailand: A Climbing Guide from The Mountaineers Books has current information on local transportation, lodging, sightseeing, guide schools, and gear shops, as well as how to preserve your gear from the wear and tear of warm salt water breezes, and much more.Features: More than 350 sport routes, rated 1-5 stars for their appeal. Up-to-date post-tsunami information. Information on Thai history, culture, and geology, along with ...
Editorial Product Review: :Beyond Gorp, by Yvonne Prater, with Ruth D. MendenhallISBN: 0-89886-890-4Publisher: The Mountaineers BooksPages: 224Binding Information: PaperbackSize: 5.5'' X 8.5''Outdoor experts, celebrities, and industry leaders share their favorite trail recipes-and why they hold a special place in their heart.
Editorial Product Review: :Hypothermia, Frostbite & Other Cold Injuries: Prevention, Survival, Rescue, and Treatment, 2nd Edby Gordon Giesbrecht, Ph.D., James A. Wilkerson, M.D.Hikers, skiers, climbers, hunters, fishermen, bicyclists, and lost children-all are potentially at risk of hypothermia or other cold injuries including frostbite and trenchfoot. Cold water immersion is also a major cause of death in boating accidents. Yet as shown in anecdotes from the updated second edition of ''Hypothermia, Frostbite, and Other Cold Injuries'', many people have died unnecessarily, succumbing to cold effects long before ...
Editorial Product Review: :Hiking Colorado's Geologyby Ralph Hopkins and Lindy Birkel HopkinsErupting volcanoes, shifting seas, the icy embrace of giant glaciers, haunts of the dinosaurs: it's all here in Hiking Colorado's Geology. In 50 hikes, you'll see first-hand evidence of the most dramatic geologic events that created and continue to shape the terrain of this beautiful state. You'll benefit, too, from the authors' long experience as guides and lecturers, sharing their passion for the natural world. The guide is easy to use, with each hike headlined ...
Usually we're fans of Logitech's gaming mice, but its highest-end G9 Laser Mouse is expensive, overly complex, and lacks the ergonomic thought we've come to expect. If you like to brag about dot-per-inch limits, perhaps the G9's 3,200dpi laser will be enough to sell you, but for the price, we expect the design to match.
