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The Karakoram: Ice Mountains of Pakistan by Colin Prior
$70.78The ice mountains of the Karakoram are among the world's greatest natural treasures. At 8611 metres (28,251 ft), K2 is the second tallest mountain on Earth. There are three other mountains in the range that top 8000 metres (26,247 ft) - Gasherbrum I,... -
The Mountains of My Life by Walter Bonatti
RRP: $16.76$11.73From one of the most daring mountaineers of modern times, Walter Bonatti's The Mountains of My Life is an account of years spent conquering the most intimidating peaks on Earth, translated and with a foreword by Robert Marshall in Penguin Modern Classics... -
Scotland's Mountain Ridges: Scrambling, Mountaineering and Climbing - the best routes for summer and winter by Dan Bailey 9781852844691
RRP: $24.45$18.05A guidebook to the rich mix of summer scrambling, rock climbing and winter mountaineering on Scotland's ridges, from the remote Cairngorms to the splendour of the Cuillin. Graceful carved walkways slung between summits, twisted spines of stone - ridges... -
Ski Touring: A Practical Manual by Bruce Goodlad 9781906095642
RRP: $23.21$19.72Fully revised and updated 2nd edition including an entirely new chapter on avalanches If you want to leave the confines of the piste, and explore the mountains and valleys beyond, then this is the book for you. Everything you need to make the... -
1001 Climbing Tips: The essential climbers' guide: from rock, ice and big-wall climbing to diet, training and mountain survival by Andy Kirkpatrick
RRP: $32.25$23.53Imagine an alien came down to Earth, stuck a probe into a climber's brain - one who'd been climbing for over thirty years - and then transmogrified the contents into a big book of climbing tips. Well, 1001 Climbing Tips by Andy Kirkpatrick is just such a... -
Boulder Britain: The Essential Guide to British Bouldering by Niall Grimes
RRP: $45.09$37.53When Boulder Britain first appeared in 2012 there was nothing else like it; eight years on, there still isn't.The UK's most ambitious guidebook set out to showcase and guide users through the ripe wealth of bouldering all across Britain. From Cornwall to... -
Western Grit by Chris Craggs 9781873341223
RRP: $28.32$23.65April 2009 will see the publication of the new edition of "Western Grit". The original award-wining (Outdoor Writers' Guild "Guidebook of the Year") version was published in 2003, to widespread acclaim. It was reported to have redefined what made a... -
Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak by Maurice Herzog
RRP: $14.18$10.02One of the finest mountaineering books. A phenomenal tale of strength and valour.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOE SIMPSONIn 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed. Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine Club resolved... -
Winter Climbs in the Cairngorms: Selected snow, ice and mixed climbs in the Cairngorms and Creag Meagaidh by Blair Fyffe 9781786311252
RRP: $32.25$22.73Guidebook to more than 450 winter climbs in the Cairngorms and Creag Meagaidh, with a wide selection of snow, ice and mixed routes of varying grades and lengths. Includes straightforward grade I snow gullies through to extreme ice and mixed climbs of... -
Everest 1953: The Epic Story of the First Ascent Mick Conefrey 9781780742304
RRP: $16.76$11.73On the morning of 2 June 1953, the day of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, the first news broke that Everest had finally been conquered. Drawing on first-hand interviews and unprecedented access to archives, this is a ground-breaking new account of that... -
Climbing the Walls by Kieran Cunningham
RRP: $12.89$8.27When mountains are your salvation, what keep your mental weather calm and free of storms, how do you cope if they're out of reach? After spending a decade restlessly globetrotting in search of a way of life that worked for him, journalist Kieran... -
Starlight and Storm: The Conquest of the Great North Faces of the Alps by Gaston Rebuffat 9780375755064
$19.29Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780375755064Author Gaston RebuffatFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm) 213mm... -
Freedom Climbers by Bernadette McDonald 9781906148447
RRP: $16.76$11.95Freedom Climbers is the multi award-winning book by Bernadette McDonald, now available in the UK and Ireland thanks to Vertebrate Publishing. Freedom Climbers tells the story of the extraordinary Polish adventurers who emerged from under the blanket of... -
Clwyd Limestone by Mark Glaister 9781873341032
RRP: $38.64$31.06The 2015 Clwyd Limestone Rockfax covers a wealth of traditional and sport climbing. From the magnificent Eglweseg valley, through the popular sport routes in the quarries above the village of Trevor, and on to the two trad cliffs of Pandy Outcrop and... -
Dark Summit: The Extraordinary True Story of Everest's Most Controversial Season Nick Heil 9780753515709
RRP: $21.92$15.84Everest - the highest mountain in the world and the ultimate climbing challenge. In 2006, 11 people died attempting to reach the summit, the most fatalities since 1996. But unlike 1996, 2006 saw no surprise blizzard, only the constant dangers posed by... -
Extreme Lakeland: A photographic journey through Lake District adventure sports by Nadir Khan
RRP: $32.25$23.53Extreme Lakeland by Nadir Khan and Tom McNally is a stunning photographic celebration of all that makes the Lake District a magnet for those with a heart for adventure and who want to immerse themselves in the beauty of the hills and mountains of this... -
One Man's Legacy: Tom Patey by Mike Dixon
RRP: $38.70$32.40One Man's Legacy chronicles the brief but brilliant life of Dr Tom Patey: bard, musician, and one of Scotland's foremost climbers and mountaineers. His story is one of pioneering ascents and boundless enthusiasm, and his spontaneity, carefree approach... -
In The Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
$24.34WINNER OF THE 2023 EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Silvia Vasquez-Lavado is a warrior. I'm in awe of her strength and courage' - Selena Gomez'An incredibly powerful story' Sunday Independent'In the Shadow of the Mountain has all the elements a... -
Spain - El Chorro: Rock Climbing Guide by Mark Glaister
RRP: $42.51$35.50El Chorro is one of the legendary climbing areas of Spain. Famous for its iconic gorge, it has suffered from rumours of access problems over the years. Meanwhile the local climbers have been steadily developing the areas around the gorge with brilliant... -
The Day the Rope Broke: The Tragic Story of the First Ascent of the Matterhorn by Ronald W. Clark 9781902512174
RRP: $15.47$12.56The first ascent of the Matterhorn in July 1865 is one of the key events in the history of mountaineering. It was the climax of five years' struggle by the English mountaineer Edward Whymper in competition with Jean Antonie-Carrel, the Italian mountain... -
This Game Of Ghosts by Joe Simpson
RRP: $16.76$11.73When Simon Yates cut the rope and sent his friend plummeting to an ordeal few mountaineers can have contemplated, the outcome was totally unpredictable. That Joe Simpson survived is a revelation of the power of the human spirit to overcome fear, pain and... -
The Beckoning Silence by Joe Simpson
RRP: $19.34$14.13Joe Simpson has experienced a life filled with adventure but marred by death. He has endured the painful attrition of climbing friends in accidents, calling into question the perilously exhilarating activity to which he has devoted his life. Probability... -
Himalaya by Michael Palin 9780753819906
RRP: $11.60$8.00Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Call-out: A climber's tales of mountain rescue in Scotland by Hamish MacInnes 9781911342212
RRP: $16.76$15.14Call-Out is the definitive collection of tales about early mountain rescue in the Highlands of Scotland from Hamish MacInnes - Everest pioneer and arguably the most famous Scottish mountaineer of the twentieth century.In the late 1960s, MacInnes led the... -
Bouldering essentials: The complete guide to bouldering by David Flanagan 9780956787415
RRP: $25.80$21.21In the last few decades bouldering has evolved from a means of training for 'real' climbing to one of the most popular rock climbing disciplines in its own right. Initially many climbers are drawn to bouldering's simplicity but as they become more deeply... -
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer 9780679457527
RRP: $38.70$24.46Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Alex Award - YALSA 1998 and New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age and YALSA Best Books for Young Adults.Book InformationISBN 9780679457527Author Jon... -
Bleau Blocs: 100 of the finest boulder problems in the Fontainebleau Forest by Stephan Denys
RRP: $32.25$23.53Bleau Blocs: 100 of the finest boulder problems in the Fontainebleau forest is a visual celebration of this unique and vast bouldering venue.Stephan Denys is the eye of the Fontainebleau forest. Having spent nearly forty years as a photographer and... -
Cliffhanger: New Climbing Culture and Adventures by Julie Ellison
RRP: $45.15$34.43Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559965Author Julie EllisonFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag -
The Hard Years by Joe Brown
RRP: $16.76$11.09The autobiography of one of the greatest names in mountain climbing.Joe Brown is one of the greatest names in British climbing. This book not only describes his many notable climbs, but reveals a most engaging personality with a highly interesting... -
No Way Down: Life and Death on K2 by Graham Bowley
RRP: $14.18$10.02THE GRIPPING, TERRIFYING STORY OF A BRUTAL STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL ON THE UPPER SLOPES OF THE HIMALAYAN K2, THE WORLD'S MOST HOSTILE TERRAIN. 'Unputdownable. A portrait of extreme courage, folly and loss, leavened by a small dose of survival' Financial... -
Alpine Mountaineering: Essential Knowledge for Budding Alpinists by Bruce Goodlad 9781906095307
RRP: $25.79$21.70This is a complete introduction to Alpine mountaineering. If you are planning your first trip to the Alps or anxious to improve on your performance on previous trips, you need this book. Even seasoned Alpinists will benefit from Bruce's clarity and depth... -
Out and Back: A Runner's Story of Survival Against All Odds by Hillary Allen
RRP: $23.21$15.66In 2017, world-class ultrarunner Hillary Allen was at the top of her sport--and it felt like she was running on top of the world as she competed in Norway's Tromso Skyrace. Allen was nearly halfway through the 50-kilometer race when she fell 150 feet off... -
SOLO by Jenny Tough
$24.34'Jenny Tough writes with the same talent, imagination, and sheer courage that she displays in her athletic endeavours. This book will broaden the horizons of all who venture between its covers.' - Emily Chappell, author of Where There's a Will'I love... -
Valley of Giants: Stories from Women at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing by Lauren Delaunay
RRP: $24.45$21.23Long overdue anthology highlights women in Yosemite climbing history. - Climbing Magazine Contributors include Lynn Hill, Steph Davis, Liz Robbins, Beth Rodden, Kate Rutherford, Katie Brown and more Introduction by Mari Gingery Author is deeply... -
The Climber's Complete Guide to Dumbarton Rock by John Hutchinson 9780992887629
RRP: $19.34$16.23This guide introduces the climber to the bouldering, traditional climbing and sports routes at Dumbarton Rock. Known to locals as 'Dumby', this is lowland Scotland's premier rock-climbing venue, home to famous routes such as Chemin de Fer, Requiem and... -
Mont Blanc Lines: Stories and photos celebrating the finest climbing and skiing lines of the Mont Blanc massif by Alex Buisse
RRP: $51.60$38.26In Mont Blanc Lines, photographer and alpinist Alex Buisse has travelled the Mont Blanc massif to capture images of all the major mountain faces and to trace the classic climbing and skiing lines. As well as Mont Blanc itself, also featured are other... -
Highland Scrambles North Iain Thow 9781907233449
RRP: $32.25$30.02This newly delineated guide describes some of the best scrambles and easy rock climbs in the North-West Highlands of Scotland, the Outer Hebrides and Rum. With 200 routes stretching from Sutherland in the north to Glenfinnan in the south, and from... -
Touching My Father's Soul: Climbing Everest in the Footsteps of Tenzing Norgay by Broughton Coburn 9781529911640
RRP: $16.76$11.73'A story of passion, hardship and endurance' - Reinhold Messner'There is much to marvel at in these pages. It taught me a great deal... Enthralling' - Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Into Thin AirIn this gripping and inspirational book, Jamling... -
Everest 1922: The Epic Story of the First Attempt on the World's Highest Mountain by Mick Conefrey
RRP: $25.80$18.95*SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 SPORTS BOOK AWARDS BEST SPORTS WRITING BOOK OF THE YEAR*Though it remains by far the world's most famous mountain, in recent years Everest's reputation has changed radically, with long queues of climbers on the Lhotse Face,... -
Ron Fawcett - Rock Athlete: The Story of a Climbing Legend by Ron Fawcett 9781906148300
RRP: $16.76$11.95Winner of the 2010 Boardman Tasker Prize. Ron Fawcett is a natural-born climber. In 1969, while still at school in his native Yorkshire, he tied into a climbing rope for the first time and was instantly hooked. From that moment on, it seemed nothing else...