Selected Climbs in the Mont Blanc Range
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Page : 256 pages
File Size : 32,7 MB
Release : 1967
Category : Blanc, Mont (France and Italy)
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Selected Climbs in the Mont Blanc Range: From the Col du Géant to the Petit Col Ferret and Fenêtre d'Arpette
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Page : 196 pages
File Size : 50,42 MB
Release : 1967
Category : Blanc, Mont (France and Italy)
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Mont Blanc
Author : Philippe Batoux
Publisher : Vertebrate Publishing
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,31 MB
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781906148645
Book Description
A collection of the 100 must-do climbing routes in the Mont Blanc Massif, ranging from historic classics to more recent lines, described in order of increasing difficulty.
Classic Climbs in the Caucasus
Author : F. Bender
Publisher :
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,22 MB
Release : 1992
Category : History
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Snow, Ice and Mixed
Author : François Damilano
Publisher :
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 14,74 MB
Release : 2018-08-03
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ISBN : 9782918824305
Book Description
Recognised as an essential reference work for all mountaineers who climb in the Mont Blanc Range, Snow, Ice & Mixed is unusual among guidebooks in that it is both exhaustive and succinct. For this third edition, Snow, Ice & Mixed has been updated, expanded, corrected and reorganised in order to take into account changes in climbing conditions and the latest developments in mountaineering, as well as the numerous new routes that have been climbed in recent years. Past and present... Volume one of the new guidebook describes more than 750 routes in 15 glacial basins in the eastern half of the Mont Blanc Range - recording for posterity routes climbed by our predecessors while highlighting the dynamism of the current climbing scene ; describing cols, notches and minor summits, as well as famous faces and prestigious peaks ; and turning the spotlight on recent climbs without overlooking either established classics or rarely trodden lines.
The Way That We Climbed
Author : Paddy O'Leary
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 44,40 MB
Release : 2015-03-20
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1848898843
Book Description
Hillwalking is one of Ireland's most popular leisure activities today. Rock climbing has developed to a level of technical excellence with crags in almost every county and numerous indoor climbing walls. Irish mountaineers have completed winter ascents in the Alps, scaled the highest Himalayan peaks and other previously unclimbed giants, and explored hitherto unknown valleys. Paddy O'Leary recounts the history of hillwalking and mountaineering in Ireland: from the early activists – some were involved in gunrunning, others died at Gallipoli – until the turn of the millennium, when mountaineering in Ireland was no longer the preserve of the middle class. This history recounts the adventures, dangers, successes and failures which make this multifaceted activity such a fascinating one, and mirrors the spirit of all who love these places. * Also available: The Longest Road by Sean Rothery
Ice & Mixed Climbing
Author : Will Gadd
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 21,23 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780898867695
Book Description
* Will Gadd is an ESPN X Games and Ice World Cup winner* There are 1.1 million ice climbers in the U.S. (Outdoor Industry Association, 2001)* Seventh installment in The Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series"Mixed climbing is my favorite discipline. It's the most fun because it has the fewest rules-sort of like professional wrestling compared to boxing." So says Will Gadd, as profiled in Fifty Favorite Climbs. Here the champion ice climber presents the same techniques and veteran wisdomhe imparts to those who attend his annual clinics. These include step-by-step instructions for the swing (ice axe), the kick (footwork), and putting it all together (tracking); how to "read" ice to select your line and follow it safely; and drytool techniques for mixed climbing. Training exercises and inspirational stories complete this seminal guide. Will Gadd won every major ice competition in the world in 1998 and 1999, as well as the 2000 Ice World Cup. A resident of Canmore, Alberta, hehas written for Climbing and Rock & Ice, among other publications. Roger Chayer's photos have appeared in Rock & Ice, Climbing, Gripped, Equinox, and the Alpine Club of Canada Journal. He lives in Calgary, Alberta. Part of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series.
The 4000m Peaks of the Alps
Author : Martin Moran
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,73 MB
Release : 2007-06
Category : Alps
ISBN : 9780900523663
Book Description
"The 4000m Peaks of the Alps provides a practical companion guide to the Alpine 4000ers with detailed description of every worthwhile route from Facile (F) to Difficile (sup) (D+/TD-). "As well as the 50 major mountains, every significant subsidiary top is visited by one or more route. In total over 230 routes are described, ranging from beginners' climbs on the Breithorn and Allalinhorn to magnificent grandes courses like the Peuterey Ridge of Mont Blanc. "In addition the valley bases, huts and hut approaches are described in detail, so that mountaineers can plan and execute their 4000m campaign without need to refer to any other texts. "The guidebook builds on the Alpine Club's long and distinquished pedigree of publishing regional guides to the Alps. "Martin Moran brings his climbing passion and experience to add an inspirational flavour to the peak portraits and route descriptions.
Trekking the Tour du Mont Blanc
Author : Kev Reynolds
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 31,9 MB
Release : 2024-03-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1787650545
Book Description
A guidebook to hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), a spectacular circuit around Mont Blanc. Covering 170km (105 miles), the TMB takes around 11 days to walk from its official start at Les Houches (France), passing through Courmayeur (Italy) and Champex (Switzerland) before returning to France via the Chamonix valley. A well-serviced introduction to high-level mountain trekking for walkers with good levels of fitness, it can also be run, fastpacked or hiked in 5–9 days. The route is described in both directions in 11 daily stages between 7 and 21km (5–13 miles) in length. Variant routes and alternative stages are also provided, giving the option of visiting cols, refuges and viewpoints not included on the official TMB route. Contains step-by-step description of the route alongside 1:100,000 maps Handy facilities planner, route summary tables and accommodation listings help you plan your itinerary Includes transport info, a French–English glossary, notes on local history and sites of interest An map booklet, containing 1:25,000 IGN mapping and route line, is available separately from Cicerone GPX files available to download
Trail Running - Chamonix and the Mont Blanc region
Author : Kingsley Jones
Publisher : Cicerone Press Limited
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1783623306
Book Description
A guidebook describing 40 trail running routes in the Chamonix Valley and around the Mont Blanc massif, visiting France, Switzerland and Italy. The routes, which range from 3.8km (2½ miles) to 168km (104 miles), are graded from 1 to 5 and categorised as trail running, fell running or skyrunning. Starting from Chamonix, Les Houches, Servoz, Champex, Courmayeur, Orsières and Vallorcine among others, and covering classic ultra trail routes as well as shorter day runs, there is something for every runner. Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping and route profiles, with notes on safety and useful tips for runners. Also included is a comprehensive equipment checklist plus information on running at altitude, adapting to the Alps, navigation, maps and mountain safety. GPX files for all routes are available for download after you have purchased the book by logging in to your Cicerone account. Renowned as a mecca for trail runners, the Chamonix Valley and Mont Blanc region is home to some of the greatest trail running races in the world, including the Tour des Géants and Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc. The landscape, with its dramatic mountain scenery and ethereal vistas, offers diverse trail options and true adventure - the perfect playground for this exhilarating sport.
