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Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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One of the most extraordinary survival stories ever told -- Aron Ralston's searing account of his six days trapped in one of the most remote spots in America, and how one inspired act of bravery brought him home. It started out as a simple hike in the Utah canyonlands on a warm Saturday afternoon. For Aron Ralston, a twenty-seven-year-old mountain[Read More]
Pilgrims of the Vertical: Yosemite Rock Climbers and Nature at Risk
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Few things suggest rugged individualism as powerfully as the solitary mountaineer testing his or her mettle in the rough country. Yet the long history of wilderness sport complicates this image. In this surprising story of the premier rock-climbing venue in the United States, Pilgrims of the Vertical offers insight into the nature of wilderness a[Read More]
127 Hours: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
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THE “EXTRAORDINARY” (Booklist) #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER—THE “HARROWING” (The Washington Post) SURVIVOR’S MEMOIR YOU WILL NEVER FORGET Aron Ralston, an experienced twenty-seven-year-old outdoorsman, was on a day’s solitary hike through a remote and narrow Utah canyon when he dislodged an eight-hundred- pound boulder that crushed his[Read More]
Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)
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New in the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series: instruction for the beginning to intermediate rock climber by an internationally known guide. *Author is an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) certified rock guide and instructor *Learning exercises reinforce key skills *Step-by-step technique illustrated in over 150 photos Craig Luebbe[Read More]
The Self-Coached Climber: The Guide to Movement Training Performance
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A dynamic package of training material from a pair of expert coaches, "The Self-Coached Climber" offers comprehensive instruction, from the basics of gripping holds to specific guidelines for developing a customized improvement plan. Hague and Hunter base their methods on the four fundamental components of all human movement--balance, force, time, [Read More]
Training for Climbing, 2nd: The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Performance (How To Climb Series)
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TRAINING FOR CLIMBING: -The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Performance, 2nd edition Eric J. Hörst Updated, expanded, and redesigned, the second edition of Training for Climbing builds on the be[Read More]
The Rock Warrior’s Way: Mental Training for Climbers
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Mental training is scarcely covered in the climbing literature, yet it is as important to performance as strength, flexibility, and technique. In his unique approach to mental training, Arno Ilgner draws essential elements from the rich 'warrior' literature, as well as from sports psychology, and combines these with his extensive climbing experienc[Read More]















