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“alan rowan”

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  • Moonwalker

    Adventures of a midnight mountaineer

    by Alan Rowan ...
    Moonwalker is a unique story, the memoir of a man whose love of Scotland's mountains would override his body-clock and all conventional notions of health and safety. When Alan Rowan finished his shifts as a sub-editor at a national newspaper at midnight, he knew he was too jacked up on deadline adrenaline to attempt sleep. At the same time, he was starting to worry if he would ever complete his ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • No Shortcuts to the Top

    Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks

    by Ed Viesturs, David Roberts ...
    **NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This gripping and triumphant memoir from the author of The Mountain follows a living legend of extreme mountaineering as he makes his assault on history, one 8,000-meter summit at a time.“From the drama of the peaks, to the struggle of making a living as a professional climber, to the basic how-tos of life at 26,000 feet, No Shortcuts to the Top is fascinating reading.” ... Read more

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  • High Crimes

    The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed

    by Michael Kodas ...
    **High Crimes is journalist Michael Kodas's gripping account of life on top of the world—where man is every bit as deadly as Mother Nature."Well written, and as deftly plotted as the finest mystery novel, Kodas brings to life a disturbing picture of society at high altitude." ―Austin Chronicle**In the years following the publication of Into Thin Air, much has changed on Mount Everest. Among all ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Savage Summit

    The Life and Death of the First Women of K2

    by Jennifer Jordan ...

    $9.99 USD

  • The Tower

    A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre

    by Kelly Cordes ...
    Patagonia’s Cerro Torre, considered by many the most beautiful peak in the world, draws the finest and most devoted technical alpinists to its climbing challenges. But controversy has swirled around this ice-capped peak since Cesare Maestri claimed first ascent in 1959. Since then a debate has raged, with world-class climbers attempting to retrace his route but finding only contradictions. This ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

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    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Land of Tempest

    Travels in Patagonia: 1958-1962

    by Eric Shipton ...
    Series Book 6 - Eric Shipton: The Mountain Travel Books
    Land of Tempest reveals Eric Shipton at his best - writing with enthusiasm and humour about his explorations in Patagonia in the 1950s and 1960s. He is an astute observer of nature and the human spirit, and this account of his travels is infused with with his own zest for discovery and the joy of camaraderie. Undaunted by hardship or by injury, Shipton and his team attempt to cross one of the ... Read more

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  • The Nepal Chronicles

    Marriage, Mountains, and Momos in the Highest Place on Earth

    by Dan Szczesny ...
    When travel writer Dan Szczesny and his wife, Meenakshi, traveled to Nepal to marry in Kathmandu and trek to Everest Base Camp, they knew the journey would be difficult. What they didn't realize was how life-changing their time in the land of mountains would be.From the chaos of Kathmandu’s super-charged streets to the tranquil but challenging trails of the Himalayas, The Nepal Chronicles is a ... Read more

    $9.95 USD

  • Mountain Biking in the Lake District

    by Ian Boydon ...
    Discover why the Lake District is one of the UK's finest mountain biking destinations, where dramatic fell passes, technical singletrack, and stunning lakeside trails offer outstanding riding for every level of ability. From short loops around Loughrigg Fell and the Langdales to full-day epics over the Garburn Pass and a complete circumnavigation of Windermere, the Lake District delivers ... Read more

    $17.29 USD

  • Fall of the Phantom Lord

    Climbing and the Face of Fear

    Edited by Andrew Todhunter ...
    In 1989, while attempting a new route on a difficult overhanging rock face, climber Dan Osman fell. Again and again, protected by the rope, he fell. He decided then that it would not be in climbing but in falling that he would embrace his fear--bathe in it, as he says, and move beyond it.A captivating exploration of the daredevil world of rock climbing, as well as a thoughtful meditation on the ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival

    by Robert Paine ...
    The Nomad Prepper: A Guide to Mobile Survival is an excellent resource and foundational guide that covers many topics of going mobile in a survival situation. Especially helpful for the seeker and the new-to-prepping, there are also many great ideas for even the seasoned prepper.With The Nomad Prepper, you'll learn the following:- Discover if mobile survival is the best path for you and your ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Everything About Rock Climbing

    A Resource Guide for All Skill Levels

    by Henry Doyle ...
    THE SPORT OF ROCK CLIMBING was once a luxury enjoyed by the rich and wealthy youth who were adventurous. However, by the 1990s this interesting and exhilarating sport became a hobby for even the Average Person. ROCK CLIMBERS need to be perfectly fit, physically, using the muscles in their arms and legs to pull themselves up the challenging rock formations, and mentally, controlling their hands and ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Mountaineering in Antarctica: complete guide

    Travel guide

    by Damien Gildea ...
    For the first time the peaks and ranges of the world's wildest continent in one place for all to see!This beautiful work is dedicated to mountain addicts and to amateurs who like to travel far from home, avid for discovering our planet's rare regions, which are still little known.Climbing Antarctica is a unique experience. It is a dream that only few mountaineers have had the privilege to fulfill ... Read more

    $13.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus