הוצאת Mountaineers Books
הספרים של הוצאת Mountaineers Books
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The "climber's bible"--now updated in a new 7th edition
From choosing equipment to how to tie a particular knot; from basic rappelling technique to planning an expedition; it's all here in this essential mountaineering reference. · More than 500,000 copies sold in previous editions ... |
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Bordered by the Himalaya on the south and the Karakoram on the west, Tibet offers trekkers an experience like no other. In this updated edition of Trekking in Tibet, McCue prepares us for a sojourn into this mystical, other-worldly land--presenting detailed discussions of pre-trip planning, the mos...
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·Skills and strategies unique to big walls-illustrated in full color ·Includes modern speed and free climbing tactics that have revolutionized wall climbing ·Key training exercises (practiced near the ground) and real life examples reinforce instruction
Dangling sweaty-palmed from a 3000... |
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Big fun for little feet-discover the best hikes for kids in the Garden State
*85 hikes chosen for kid appeal (15 trails new to this fully revised edition) *Short, fun hikes between 1 to 8 miles, clearly rated easy to difficult *Tips on hiking with children and engaging them in the natura... |
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Big, high routes at the edge of a climber's ability are not the places for inventing technique or relying on old habits. Complacency can lead to fatal errors. So where does the hard-core aspirant or dreamer turn? The only master class in print, Extreme Alpinism delivers an expert dose of reality and...
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60 hikes selected to delight your dog (and you) in New Hampshire and Vermont—all close to urban areas.
·Trails rated 1-4 paws to show difficulty for dog owners and their four-legged friends ·Terrain that’s hazard free and easy on the paws ·On most trails, no leashes required and no la... |
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Climbing Self Rescue: Improvising Solutions for Serious Situations (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)
מאת Andy Tyson
When your climbing team is in trouble on the mountain—how to get yourself out of a jam without calling 911. • Self-rescue procedures for teams of two—the most common climbing party size • Techniques equally effective on rock, snow, and ice • Utilizes gear climbers already carry i...
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Leadership The Outward Bound Way: Becoming a Better Leader in the Workplace, in the Wilderness, and in Your Community
מאת Outward Bound USA
Dynamic and effective leadership skills-from the organization that has spent decades helping people discover their own potential to lead.
Teaches the basic principles that Outward Bound uses to nurture leadership in thousands of program participants in the United States each year. "Leade... |
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A guide to the ropes and knots used in the outdoors by hikers, campers, paddlers, and climbers.
*Guidelines for selecting the best rope and the best knot for the activity at hand *Knot-tying directions clearly illustrated with photos *New entry in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series <... |
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This title is fully illustrated in color with examples of great and not-so-great photographs. It offers new tips on the latest digital techniques: noise reduction and sharpening to minimize image degradation; adjustment layers and layer masks; and use of the flash outdoors.It also offers expanded co...
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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 te... |
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The definitive manual for the beginning to intermediate snowboarder With millions flocking to the sport each year, snowboarding has become one of the of most popular winter pastimes. Written for the beginning to intermediate practitioner, Snowboarding focuses on the techniques of the sport, from pa...
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Northern Forest Canoe Trail Islands And Farms Region, Vermont: Lake Champlain and Missisquoi River (Northern Forest Canoe Trail Maps)
מאת NFCT Organization
These maps signal the opening of four more sections-eight of thirteen are now open-of the Northeast's new 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a paddle route of unique beauty and adventure.
*The official trail maps, produced by the organization that conceived, coordinated and developed it *F... |
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Outdoor Leadership covers the skills, attitudes, and intuition necessary for leading in an outdoor setting and beyond. All aspects of leadership are explored, including forming a personal style, making decisions, communicating effectively, team building, and coping with stress....
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Wake Up and Smell the Planet: The Non-Pompous, Non-Preachy Grist Guide to Greening Your Day
מאת Grist Magazine
Sustainability is the new "bling," and Grist knows how to wear it.
Not a guide about guilt, but about making little choices throughout the day that improve the planet. Grist is the hottest online magazine covering sustainability and popular culture. Like Grist, this is a quirky, humorous... |
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Search for frogs and turtles in a pond, stay in a cabin, visit a nature center, see waterfalls, or discover abundant wildlife. These are just a few of the new hikes families (and anyone looking for an easy outing) will enjoy in these completely redone guidebooks. Each outing highlights point...
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Search for frogs and turtles in a pond, stay in a cabin, visit a nature center, see waterfalls, or discover abundant wildlife. These are just a few of the new hikes families (and anyone looking for an easy outing) will enjoy in these completely redone guidebooks. Each outing highlights point...
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From the editor of Urban Climber magazine: solid, clear instruction that takes gym climbers from novice to master.
*Indoor climbing is growing rapidly-significantly faster over the past five years than surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding and mountain climbing according to the Sporting Goods ... |
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An indispensable lightweight guide to the Colorado Trail with maps and GPS waypoints for all 28 segments.
The Colorado Trail Databook condenses the most important information from the seventh edition The Colorado Trail: The Official Guidebook (see page 20) into a pocket-sized pack guide that we... |
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The best trails for you and your pooch in Central California! Central California has it all--gorgeous coastal parkland, mountainous wilderness areas, and everything in between. Hiking with your dog in Central California has never been easier for residents and visitors alike. This guide includes dog-...
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Brawling, hard-drinking, hellman—Don Whillans’ reputation was as wide as the Yosemite big walls and as high as the Himalayan peaks he risked his life to scale.
·Whillans has an iconic significance for generations of climbers ·His epochmaking first ascent of Annapurna’s South Face set... |
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By the bestselling author of Polar Dream (more than 40,000 copies sold) At the age of 63, Helen Thayer fulfilled her lifelong dream of crossing Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Accompanied by her 74-year-old husband Bill and two camels, Tom and Jerry, Thayer walked 1600 miles in 126-degree temperatur...
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This popular guidebook to the magnificent Sierra Mountains has been expanded and improved. There is 30 per cent new content in this edition, including new route descriptions, additional peaks described with more historical information, and GPS-enabled driving directions. More than 80 new routes have...
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The Central Cascades offer some of the most accessible wilderness areas for urban Seattleites, with trails no less stunning or enjoyable than those in more remote regions. Day Hiking: Central Cascades includes 50% more hikes than other regional guidebooks and focuses on cream-of-the-crop trails in t...
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Climb East Africa’s highest peaks—via non-technical and technical routes—in this updated guide to Kilimanjaro, Mount Kenya, and more · More than 50 routes, including summit walk-ups and serious technical climbs · Completely updated and expanded descriptions of travel to and from East A...
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Thirty of the best Denver hikes--from city walks to state park hikes to difficult mountain treks--all within a hour of town.
Denver sits next to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and some of the best hiking and snowshoeing in the world. Denver also has one of the finest urban trail systems in... |
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This handy card deck features 50 delicious recipes collected from the popular book More Backcountry Cooking, and is guaranteed to make any hungry camper smile. Whether you are heading out car camping or on a three-day backpacking trip, choose the recipes you want to make on your trip and stow the ca...
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A funny and sometimes cringe-inducing story of a young woman's experience as a climbing ranger where respect is hard won and on-the-job performance can be the difference between life and death. Being a climbing ranger on Mount Rainier proved to be a life-altering experience for Bree Loewen. As one ...
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It’s new scenery every step of the way with the only guide dedicated to loop hikes in New Hampshire and Maine • 60 hikes throughout New Hampshire and Maine, from easy half-day trips to extended journeys, many with options to shorten or lengthen the hike • Hikes accessible from the most co...
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From the diverse scenery of its city parks to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak, the Colorado Springs area has hiking adventures for everyone.
The variety of hikes in the Pikes Peak region is astounding. If you are looking for an easy stroll close to town for rumination, a full-day adventure... |
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The Owl and the Woodpecker: Encounters With North America's Most Iconic Birds (With Audio CD)
מאת Paul Bannick
Every wild place and urban area in North America hosts an owl or a woodpecker species, while healthy natural places often boast representatives of both. The diversity of these two families of birds, and the ways in which they define and enrich the ecosystems they inhabit, are the subject of this viv...
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A handy pocket-guide to protecting yourself against the sun Sunny days naturally draw people out-of-doors: we love to feel the warm, nourishing effect of direct sunlight on our bodies. But these days, the dangers of overexposure to the sun's rays are well known to everyone, and simply applying suns...
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Tammy McCarley has hiked with her dog, Sienna (a Golden Retriever-Chow mix), for four years throughout the Empire State. Now they present the best trails for both you and your dog in New York City, the Hudson Valley, and Long Island. You'll find outings for every type of pet and pet owner, f...
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Camping Washington: The Best Public Campgrounds for Tents and RVs--Rated and Reviewed
מאת Ron C. Judd
The only evaluative--and humorous--guide to Washington's public campgrounds! With so many amazing spots to pitch a tent or park your RV, where does one begin? Judd's new guide takes the guesswork out of finding a suitable site with a campsite rating system, icons for tents and RVs, quick-reference m...
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Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique, and Inspiration (Mountaineers Outdoor Experts Series)
מאת Terri Schneider
For both novice and experienced triathletes, this is the definitive manual for a multi-sport lifestyle.
Whether just getting interested in triathlons or a multi-sport veteran, readers of this new handbook will get tuned up and stoked to reach any performance goal! Author Terri Schneider explains h... |
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With a fresh voice and surf-saturated daydreams, this author celebrates the joys of traveling to feed an addiction Amy Waeschle became a surf addict shortly after catching her first wave more than seven years ago. To her, surfing is more of a feeling than a sport, combining the mental quest for exp...
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Costa Rica is famous for its incredible biodiversity, which draws naturalists, explorers, and hikers from every corner of the globe. With complete profiles of forty-six accessible parks and preserves, including five newly protected areas, Costa Rica's National Parks and Preserves guides visitors thr...
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