Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High
by Mark F. Twight
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Author: Mark F. TwightBrand: The Mountaineers Books
Editor: Don Graydon
Collaborator: James Martin
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-09
ISBN: 0898866545
Number of pages: 238
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
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Book Review: A superb book for alpine climbers who want to go higher.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a superb book. Its not a "how to" manual for beginners but a book for those who already have alpine experience but who aspire to climb some of the greater and more difficult routes. It covers psychology, gear selection, training and, very importantly, nutrition and hydration on the mountain. Some of Twights comments on current gear fads are very interesting and his views rest on technical factors as well as experience on the mountain. The psychological insights are particularly valuable.The photographs are superb and give a real feeling of what its like to be in the mountains.
This book crystallised some of my own emerging views on the subject and was extremely helpful.
If you want to go higher, faster and better get this book!
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