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Although
books are no substitute for proper training or hands on experience
we have found these books to be highly informative.
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| Mountaineering |
- Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills, Don Graydon
The Mountaineers
The bible of all-around mountaineering.
- Extreme Alpinism, Mark Twight and James Martin.
Advice and philosophy from the front lines of modern alpine climbing. Dispensed
with the authority and earnestness of campfire Beta, including some ripping-good
stories.
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| Rock Climbing |
- How To Rock Climb, John Long
Falcon Press
Good well rounded introduction to rock climbing. Unfortunately since it is
an American publication it does not cover current Canadian practices, which
sometimes differ from those of our American counterparts.
- Rock - Tools and Techniques, Michael Benge & Duane Raleigh
Primedia, Inc. (Climbing Magazine)
Fun reading and illustrations backed by sound information.
- Clip and Go, John long and Duane Raleigh
Falcon Press
Short but informative overview of sport climbing
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| Training |
- Performance Rock Climbing, Dale Goddard and Udo Neumann
Stackpole Books
Excellent, in-depth training manual.
- How to Climb 5.12, Eric J. Horst
Chockstone Press.
How-to and training manual.
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| Skiing |
- Backcountry Skier, Jean Vives
Human Kinetics Publishing.
A complete guide to backcountry skiing basics.
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| Ice Climbing |
- Ice - Tools and Techniques, Duane Raleigh
Primedia, Inc. (Climbing Magazine)
Great illustrations. Lots of sound information packed into a small volume.
- Ice World - Techniques & Experiences of Modern Ice Climbing, Jeff
Lowe
Rocky Mountain Books
Fact, opinion and stories from a modern ice climbing pioneer.
- How To Ice Climb!, Craig Leubben
Falcon Publishing, Inc.
Comprehensive, entertaining, and cohesive. An excellent instructional book
on modern ice and mixed climbing.
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| Gym Climbing |
- Gym Climb, John Long
Falcon Publishing, Inc.
Getting the most out of the gym experience.
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| Navigation |
- GPS Made Easy, Lawrence Letham
Rocky Mountain Books
- GPS recievers are great tools but only as capable as
their user. Get the most out of your GPS unit with this book.
- Be an Expert With Map & Compass, Bjorn Kjellstrom
Scribners
Long the bible on the subject.
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| Rescue |
- Self Rescue, David J. Fasulo
Falcon Press
This is far and away the best book on the subject. Required reading for professionals
and anyone who climbs in areas where organized rescue is not immediately
available.
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| Avalanche |
- The Avalanche Handbook, David McClung & Peter Schaerer
The Mountaineers
This comprehensive book is important reading for professionals and a valuable
resource for the winter recreationist.
- Avalanche Safety For Skiers, Climbers and Snowboarders, Tony
Daffern
Rocky Mountain Books
This book is aimed squarely at the winter recreationist and hits its mark.
- Snow Sense, Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler
Rocky Mountain Books
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| History |
- Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering, Chic
Scott
Rocky Mountain Books
The definitive history of Canadian Mountaineering.
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