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Adventure Sports Coaching
ISBN: 9780415746021 / Angielski / Miękka / 258 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Coaching adventure sports is part of the core work of many adventure educators but has been largely neglected in the adventure studies literature. This is the first book to link contemporary sports coaching science with adventure sports practice. It examines the unique set of challenges faced by adventure sports coaches, such as the dynamic natural environment and the requirement to train athletes to levels of high performance outside of traditional structures of competition, and explores both key theory and best practice. The book covers key topics such as:
Coaching adventure sports is part of the core work of many adventure educators but has been largely neglected in the adventure studies literature. ... |
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Rock Climbing Connecticut
ISBN: 9781493009909 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Want to go vertical? Let Rock Climbing Connecticut point you to the best ascents in the state. Scale the technical rock at Ragged Mountain, jam your way up the cracks at Chatfield Hollow State Park, and climb the sweeping slabs at St. John s Ledges. What Connecticut climbs lack in vertical height, they more than make up for in steep and sustained adventure. Inside you'll find information on the best climbing routes at many favorite areas, along with protection information and gear recommendations that will keep you heading to the top. You'll find: detailed topos for all the major crags;...
Want to go vertical? Let Rock Climbing Connecticut point you to the best ascents in the state. Scale the technical rock at Ragged Mountain, jam your w...
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Climbing: From Toproping to Sport
ISBN: 9781493016396 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This handy, pocket-size manual provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidance to climbers transitioning from basic rock climbing to sport climbing, which involves scaling larger, more challenging rock walls that have fixed anchors.
This handy, pocket-size manual provides easy-to-understand, step-by-step guidance to climbers transitioning from basic rock climbing to sport climbing...
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Rock Climbing in Ireland
ISBN: 9780956787422 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This is the only guidebook to document Irish Climbing in a single volume. It focuses on the best routes at the best crags and includes areas and routes that have never been documented in a modern guidebook before.Very detailed directions and maps make it easy for the first time visitor to find and climb their chosen route. There are over 100 high quality photo topos in a clean, modern design and layout. The action and landscape shots show Ireland and Irish climbing at their very best.This is a selective guidebook focussing on quality routes throughout the grades. There are 22 crag...
This is the only guidebook to document Irish Climbing in a single volume. It focuses on the best routes at the best crags and includes areas and route...
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Alpine Mountain Guides: Of The Nineteenth Century
ISBN: 9781503123311 / Angielski / Miękka / 504 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book makes a contribution to mountaineering history. Almost all first ascents made in the Alps during the nineteenth century were led by professional mountain guides. Together they form a fascinating group of men who formed a close relationship with mountaineers, referred to as 'amateurs' in the true sense of the word, despite a great difference in their respective style of life. Many first ascents are described, first in the Alps then in the Caucasus, Himalaya, Andes and New Zealand, all mountain areas where Alpine Guides played a major role.
This book makes a contribution to mountaineering history. Almost all first ascents made in the Alps during the nineteenth century were led by professi...
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Desperados
ISBN: 9788376490960 / Polski / Miękka / 290 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. W słabo oświetlonym niewielkim pomieszczeniu, pochylony nad stołem z dokumentami, siedział mocno dojrzały mężczyzna i przeglądał księgi rachunkowe. Zdezorientował nas ten widok, spodziewaliśmy się raczej map albo przynajmniej zdjęć z górskich wypraw, więc Tomasz Schramm – mój przyjaciel i niezawodny kompan w tej dwuosobowej wyprawie – dla pewności spytał:
– Buenos dias, czy trafiliśmy do Klubu Andyjskiego? Gospodarz obrzucił nas zaciekawionym spojrzeniem, bo zdanie zostało wypowiedziane w większości po angielsku. – Si seńor... W czym mogę pomóc? – spytał... W słabo oświetlonym niewielkim pomieszczeniu, pochylony nad stołem z dokumentami, siedział mocno dojrzały mężczyzna i przeglądał księgi rach...
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The Runaway Climbers: Part 1 How The 2008 K2 Disaster Unfolded
ISBN: 9780473304065 / Angielski / Miękka / 244 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Almost everything you've heard, read and seen about the 2008 K2 disaster is wrong. The truth has never been uncovered although more than 12 books have been written, and three DVDs and one movie made, about the disaster. The truth hides within cover-ups by different teams. False testimonies and the teams' false reports are a disaster within the disaster... This book explains: - How the climbing went - How the 2008 K2 Disaster unfolded - How the mysteries were created. The Runaway Climbers: How The 2008 K2 Disaster Unfolded is part one of two books on the tragedy. The second book, The Runaway...
Almost everything you've heard, read and seen about the 2008 K2 disaster is wrong. The truth has never been uncovered although more than 12 books have...
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Cold Feet: Stories of a Middling Climber On Classic Peaks & Among Legendary Mountaineers
ISBN: 9781503204713 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Cold Feet"-the title says it all: Written from the wide-eyed, self-effacing perspective of a mountaineer who pursues epic adventure while locked in a perpetual struggle with fear and self-doubt, David Pagel's stories-featured in "Climbing" magazine, "Ascent," and "Rock and Ice" magazine-are modern climbing classics chronicling the experiences of an Everyman climber who dreams big. From Africa to Alaska, from the sheer walls of Devils Tower and El Capitan to the icy flanks of the Matterhorn and the mythic North Face of the Eiger, Pagel has never let his status as a run-of-the mill,... "Cold Feet"-the title says it all: Written from the wide-eyed, self-effacing perspective of a mountaineer who pursues epic adventure while locked i... |
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Slice of heaven: Climbs and scrambles on seven continents
ISBN: 9781503060760 / Angielski / Miękka / 286 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Why do people climb mountains, scramble up rocky crags, use iceaxes and crampons to ascend steep ice? Are climbers risk loving men or women, impervious to cold and hardship, and somewhat different to ordinary people? Ross Cullen argues in Slice of Heaven that he and his climbing companions are, like most climbers, everyday people who pursue careers, support families and contribute to their communities. They are also drawn to make ascents of crags, chasms, mountains, even Himalayan peaks. Micro-adventure is a modern name for outdoor activities that many people, like the author, fit in around...
Why do people climb mountains, scramble up rocky crags, use iceaxes and crampons to ascend steep ice? Are climbers risk loving men or women, imperviou...
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A Beginner's Guide to Winter Survival - How to Survive Cold Weather
ISBN: 9781505814958 / Angielski / Miękka / 44 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A Beginner's Guide to Winter Survival - How to Survive Cold Weather Table of Contents Introduction Winter Storms and Warnings Freezing Rain Winter Preparation Winter Clothing What Do You Do in Cases of Frostbite? Symptoms of Frostbite Hypothermia Traveling In Harsh Weather Caught in a Blizzard Sheltering from Blizzards in Your House Defrosting Frozen Pipes Winter Survival Kit When to Call 911 Winter Fuels Carbon Monoxide Another Heating Tip Appendix Long-Lasting healthy foods Granola Pemmican Making Biltong the Traditional Way Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Mankind has been...
A Beginner's Guide to Winter Survival - How to Survive Cold Weather Table of Contents Introduction Winter Storms and Warnings Freezing Rain Winter Pre...
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The National Visitor Use Monitoring Methodology and Final Results for Round 1
ISBN: 9781505836851 / Angielski / Miękka / 82 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In recent years, outdoor recreation has become increasingly important on national forests across the United States. As a result, Forest Service managers provide a diverse set of recreation opportunities to the public and there is greater recognition of the economic activity that public recreation can generate in local communities. Accurate visitation estimates are required for national, regional, and forest-level decisionmaking and planning. Specifically, the estimators are needed to determine benefits and impacts of recreational use on other forest resources and local economies. Estimates...
In recent years, outdoor recreation has become increasingly important on national forests across the United States. As a result, Forest Service manage...
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Training for Climbing: The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Performance
ISBN: 9781493017614 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Increase your strength, power, skill, and focus to maximize your climbing performance. Praise for Training for Climbing "Training for Climbing is a great resource. Whether you're just starting out or already ticking 5.13, you'll find valuable information here to help you climb harder. This is the most complete and up-to-date training guide available." --Rock and Ice magazine Drawing on the latest climbing research, this third edition of the international best-selling Training for Climbing presents a comprehensive, evidence-based program for improving climbing performance. With the unique...
Increase your strength, power, skill, and focus to maximize your climbing performance. Praise for Training for Climbing "Training for Climbing is a gr...
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Exposed: Tragedy & Triumph in Mountain Climbing
ISBN: 9781555664596 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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Make or Break: Don't Let Climbing Injuries Dictate Your Success
ISBN: 9780956428134 / Angielski / Miękka / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As Wolfgang Gullich said, getting strong is easy, getting strong without getting injured is hard . Sooner or later, nearly all climbers get injured and it will be injuries that ultimately dictate how far you get in climbing, if you let them. Unfortunately, the data shows it takes over a decade just to get small proportions of medical research adopted in regular practice. Sourcing reliable and up to date advice on preventing and treating finger, elbow, shoulder and other climbing injuries is challenging to say the least. You need to be the expert, because there are so many strands of knowledge...
As Wolfgang Gullich said, getting strong is easy, getting strong without getting injured is hard . Sooner or later, nearly all climbers get injured an...
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Just for the Love of It
ISBN: 9781909979154 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. At 8am on 29 May 1999, Cathy O'Dowd, a 30-year-old mountaineer from South Africa, stepped onto the summit of Everest and into history. She had become the first woman to climb the highest mountain in the world from both its south (Edmund Hillary) and north (George Mallory) sides. To achieve this, Cathy has had to face the ultimate risks of Everest.
During her first ascent from the south in 1996, she and her team were trapped in the killer storm described in Jon Krakauer's best seller Into Thin Air. They finally reached the summit, only to have the thrill of success snatched away when a... At 8am on 29 May 1999, Cathy O'Dowd, a 30-year-old mountaineer from South Africa, stepped onto the summit of Everest and into history. She had become ...
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Selected Climbs: Mont Blanc & the Aiguilles Rouges: 60 rock routes from F4 to F6a+
ISBN: 9781910240458 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Selected Climbs: Mont Blanc & the Aiguilles Rouges presents the best rock climbs in the Mont Blanc range and on the Aiguilles Rouges, from F4 to F6a+. The selection is based on purely hedonistic criteria, including the beauty of the cliff, the variety of the climbing and the quality of the rock. The emphasis is on enjoyable climbs with easy access and descents. The routes cover a variety of rock types, climbing styles and protection (natural and fixed). All the routes are of moderate difficulty and can be done comfortably in a day without the need to carry heavy or bulky gear. Written by...
Selected Climbs: Mont Blanc & the Aiguilles Rouges presents the best rock climbs in the Mont Blanc range and on the Aiguilles Rouges, from F4 to F6a+....
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Lawrence Grassi: From Piedmont to the Rocky Mountains
ISBN: 9781442648494 / Angielski / Twarda / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Lawrence Grassi was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. A working-class man of humble Italian origins who worked as a labourer and a coal miner for most of his life, Grassi had a deep passion for the Rocky Mountains. He was famous in the region for his commitment as a guide, a mountain climber, and a builder of greatly admired hiking trails. Today, in or near Canmore, his name graces a mountain, two lakes, and a school, and he is commemorated at Lake O'Hara in Yoho National Park. In Lawrence Grassi: From Piedmont to the Rocky Mountains, Elio Costa and Gabriele... Lawrence Grassi was a trailblazer in every sense of the word. A working-class man of humble Italian origins who worked as a labourer and a coal min... |
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Climbing: Protection
ISBN: 9781493009831 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Climbing: Protection is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on climbing protection and safety. Complete with color photos throughout, the book features information on environment and terrain, best practices, gear, and more.
Climbing: Protection is a pocket-size instructional climbing book with the backing of the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) that focuses on ...
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Mount Shasta: A Photo-Novella
ISBN: 9780990639237 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. CONCEPTUAL ADVENTURES IN MOUNTAINEERING IN THE NEAR FUTURE OR PERHAPS THE RECENT PAST: Guided by failure and hopelessness, a ragtag team of mountaineers sets out on a adventure that transcends the normal bounds of storytelling. They seek nothing less than the sacred mountain that provides a physical path between Earth and Heaven. MOUNT SHASTA is a Photo-Novella. A story told not only with words, but with photographs. In the late 1990's, contemporary artist Peter Santino, set out to make to a movie inspired by a beloved book. With the help of a group of willing friends and a budget of $120,...
CONCEPTUAL ADVENTURES IN MOUNTAINEERING IN THE NEAR FUTURE OR PERHAPS THE RECENT PAST: Guided by failure and hopelessness, a ragtag team of mountainee...
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Living In the Dragon's Den: A Mountaineer's Journey
ISBN: 9781508544296 / Angielski / Miękka / 366 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. An inspiring story of solo and team mountaineering, kayaking, rock climbing and backpacking by former US Marine, Mingo Morvin. Mingo has attained summits and triumphs that are mellowed by cratering falls to the earth and jabs by lightening while on the water in the far North. This is a story of adventure and action plus a story of love for wilderness, family and friends. You won't want to miss this harrowing and humorous journey by one of America's great backcountry adventurers.
An inspiring story of solo and team mountaineering, kayaking, rock climbing and backpacking by former US Marine, Mingo Morvin. Mingo has attained summ...
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