150 years of misadventure on Mount Washington and the Presidential Range 1; long regarded as one of the dangerous mountains in North America (over 140 fatalities). Chronicles 17 of the most famous mountaineering and skiing accidents on New Hampshire?s Mount Washington and the Presidential Range. By Nicholas Howe. Te . . .

Boys will hit the water running in the surf-styled Dunbar Boardshorts from The North Face. Made from 100% polyester. Quick drying. Stretch gusset at fly for optimal mobility in or out of the water. External drawstring. Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) 30. Screen-printed art work on left leg. . . .

The ultimate for rafting, kayaking, or canoeing, The North Face Class V Hot Springs Shorts are lightweight, quick drying, and feature a mesh liner. Made from 100% nylon. Fabric treated with a DWR (durable water repellent) finish to shed light moisture. Quick-drying for comfort and convenience. Mesh liner. Two side . . .

Breathable and water resistant, the protective Apex Pneumatic Jacket from The North Face moves with you for fast-paced action on the trails. Made from 92% polyester, 8% elastane 4-way stretch soft shell fabric. DWR (durable water repellent) finish resists moisture. TNF Apex Universal fabric is ideal for medium level . . .

This gripping memoir follows a living legend of extreme mountaineering as he makes his assault on history. No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks recounts Ed Viesturs' stunning quest of climbing's holy grail: to stand atop the world's fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of bottled oxygen . . .

This is the terrifying story of what really happened that fateful day at the top of the world on May 10, 1996, during what would be the deadliest season in the history of Mount Everest. A breathtaking, step-by-step first-person narrative. More than 3 million copies in print. "A harrowing tale of the perils of high-al . . .

Veteran indoor wall builder Ramsay Thomas shows the details of construction common to all wood-frame indoor walls, including making your own modular holds. Includes sections on location, underpinning, framing, sheathing, climbing surface, and movable holds. Paperback, 26 pages. Measures 9 x 6 in. . . .

Now in its fourth edition, this nuts-and-bolts guide serves as an introduction to rock climbing for beginners and helps intermediate climbers hone their knowledge of the sport. Footwork and handhold positions. Finger, hand, and off-width cracks. Equipment, including ropes, anchors, and carabiners. Information on be . . .

A mammoth effort and the final word on climbing techniques, this guide is for the established climber to refine and polish form. This easy-to-read, entertaining book covers both sport and traditional climbing, as well as self-rescue techniques. A must-have for those going beyond the realm of basic rock climbing. Writt . . .

Winner of The National Outdoor Book Award, The Savage Summit is about the life and death of the first women who climbed K2. Though not as tall as Everest, this mountain is far more dangerous. This book shares the true stories of only 6 women who have reached the summit-three who lost their lives on the way down and two . . .

The true story of one man's miraculous survival after a mountaineering mishap high in the Andes of South America. Now a major motion picture. Paperback; 215 pages. . . .

A comprehensive guide to more than a hundred of the best ice crags in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Written by climbers for climbers. Includes difficulty ratings and descriptions of each route. Icons give you a heads up on all aspects of the route, such as typical ice conditions, road-side parking, sun exposure, . . .

From ice climbing's humble beginnings to the latest Adirondack adventures, Blue Lines tells the stories and describes the routes with a history of Adirondack ice climbing, notes on grading and safety, and maps and photo illustrations to show you the way. Complete ice climbing guide to Adirondack Park (covers every are . . .

Hailed as a classic by climbers, Yankee Rock & Ice is the most comprehensive and entertaining history ever written about climbing in the northeastern United States. A chronicle the events and personalities of New England's and upper New York's rich climbing tradition, from the 18th century to today's sport's enthusias . . .

Completely updated, The Gunks Guide is the comprehensive rock climber's guidebook to 1,200 Shawangunk routes. Detailed descriptions to the area's four major cliffs: The Trapps, Near Trapps, Mill Brook, and Sky Top. Photographs help you to locate climbing routes. The Shawangunk Ridge is located just 90 miles north of . . .

This book covers all aspects of indoor rock climbing in detail, including what to look for in a gym, analysis of equipment and how it works, proper top-rope systems management, and movement technique. More advanced indoor climbers will appreciate chapters on topics such as indoor leading, performance, competition climb . . .