Imagine 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…
In this fully revised and updated edition of the classic handbook, two of Britain’s leading avalanche experts look at the avalanche phenomenon from a variety of perspectives. Why and how…
This 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…
New information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion
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The guide features intermediate-to-advanced techniques for ski touring and ski mountaineering.
The complete paddlesport reference book, a completely re-written 3rd edition (now in full colour). Written by enthusiastic and current British Canoe Union coaches and practitioners, this book is an invaluable…
FALCON GUIDE Better Bouldering Features/Benefits – Advises on strategy, art of movement, finesse, and power – Includes information on gear, safety, health, and injuries – Discusses the mental game, training, and paths to success
Bouldering Essentials is packed with clear, practical advice for anyone interested in bouldering whether a complete beginner looking to learn the basics, an indoor climber keen to start bouldering outdoors…
Whether you are planning extended backwoods trips or simply an adventure with your children in the back garden this book will be an invaluable companion.
The complete paddlesport reference book, a completely re-written 3rd edition (now in full colour).
For over 50; years the BMC Technical Commitee and its predecessor, the Equipment Sub-Committee, have been issuing safety advice and investigating occurrences of failed equipment. Over that time a great…
This booklet aims to bring together the lessons learnt in those investigations, the knowledge of standards and key advice from manufacturers, and to become an essential reference for anyone owning…
