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hi,
has anybody read the book 'advanced rock climbing' by john long? could you provide a rough table of contents? what does it actually focus on? pure climbing technique or things like r...
could someone with the new vantage / frenchman's coulee guide book please post the exact title / author / or isbn
tia
Annnndddd...that is exactly the point Mad dog was trying to convey about the entire book....way to much in the self promotion and ego dept....
Richie Bitchie the Rockrat...( Not real high on my re...
Just finished this and it's quite an amazing book, not only as a mountaineering book but as a work of historical scholarship. I suspect it will generate some controversy.
Allen,
If you pick up the John Long anchors book, you should be all set. There is also an advanced anchor book by Long. The photos are fine in these books and the principles of natural anchors app...
The Big Fact Book About Mt. Rainier by Bette Filley
Hmmm, I think the road has gotten worse since he wrote the book, especially in the last couple of years with more traffic
No, Brad, save your breath, I've read the book.
It's your propensity to regurgitate for lack of any good reason that I take issue with.
Christian :?)
Before you buy.
Not longer after the book came out, I saw a documentary-type movie about it, where they recreated parts of the expedition and had interviews with Simon and Joe. Anyone else see it?
Mad 'Mothe...
Just so you don't DIE, get a little instruction or a good instructional book. Don't wanna read about someone who died toproping. Just not in the mood.
Before you buy.
Does anyone know of a good walking book for beginners & kids (UK) with places to go, walk descriptions, what to take or places of interest etc.
Lani
...authorities. The Burgess brothers have done this on some 7000 meter peaks, as is mentioned in 'The Book of Lies'. I would imagine it is a little harder to sneak up K2 though....
...ase give me detailed directions to this rap. one rope or 2? 50 or 60 m ? We are thinking of doing cooke book soon. I did west crack w/ spencer last year and we didn't find the rap. Thw walk off i...
...ders and Illium Boulders. Just ask for directions in one of the gear shops of buy Telluride Rocks guide book. Ted...
...mbing gym *in the guy's house.*
Talk about obsessed. Next thing you know this guy will write a book about it.
Jeff 'please consult your personal structural engineer' W.
P....
...consider is that if you need to hire a trained professional to put in the bolts (are those in the phone book?) then you probably should consider if you have the level of experience needed to set a rou...
I just bought the Porcella/Burns 'Climbing California's Fourteeners' guidebook for the Sierras, and it's very good except that it has no topos. Can anyone recommend another guidebo...
...ow of a topo or route descriptions for Turtle Rock by Corte Madero? I briefly scanned the bay area rock book and I couldn't find anything.
Partner and I are going to be in Corte Madero Saturd...
...ere is no possibility to learn from people (which I severely doubt), ask for recommendations for a good book here, one with diagrams, figures and good explanations.
It is still not recommendable t...
...ing myself to post it because I assume everyone would be bored to tears (3+ pages about The Great White Book and Royal Arches does seem a bit much). However, I do write 'em for a couple of reason...
Voting one's concience is never wasted.
The main candidates are like 2 bookends with a very thin book between them....we are equally doomed whichever one gets elected. A third party vote is n...
... heading to south to Mexico Porter Chico in search of some warm rock this Christmas break
the guide book sugest that 55m is ok for short routes but recommends bring two 60 or 70 m rope ....I have ...
...ecklist. More novice pilots are not yet comfortable and are more likely to do every little thing by the book. The more experienced pilots have either re-learned to not take shortcuts or are just bette...
... Wilton is very nice but lacks a little something.
Mali is huge and deserted. There's no guide book, you pick the line you fancy, you finish climbing around 11 because you started at 5 am, yo...
...Camalots, tons of biners, 2 50M ropes, Misc Slings, ATcs etc.
Anyones ideas would help. We have the book on Devils Tower with all the routes listed and described, but its just not the same as hear...
...and your hand is smashed up against the other?)
it's definitely altered the way i read a guide book...
...ewise for hand drilling, the super-tough rock found in the best of the best Yosemite granite (e.g. Good Book, Rostrum) will break the bits more quickly (and take up to twice as long to drill with a fr...
...kpacking, AND of course climbing. I have the Southern Sierra Rock Climbing: Sequoia/ Kings Canyon guide book and info on hiking in the area, but I am looking for some specific info/recomendations from...
...ing video? No need to participate. The world knows your stripes anyway (except for you Inez!)
Guide book author? Environmental activist? Summited an 8000 meter peak? Completed more than 20 FA'...
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