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lifestyleclimb
Nov 16, 2003, 7:04 AM
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What is your favorite climbing book and why? :lol:
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coldclimb
Nov 16, 2003, 7:57 AM
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Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, because it has everything.
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boz84
Nov 16, 2003, 8:04 AM
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In reply to: Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills, because it has everything.
Mountaineering is the bible of climbing. It doesnt have all the specialized info as some books has, but gives such a great amount of information in a clear and concise way, no other book can be considered a favorite to me.
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lou_dale
Nov 16, 2003, 1:24 PM
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what we found to be most helpful in the rock climbing arena were all of the How to Climb series by John Long - from beginning steps to advanced techniques to clip and go for the information it contains.
beyond that - the rock warrior's way by arno ilgner as it addresses the mental aspect of training for the rock climber.
we "don't leave home without them."
that would be in regard to rock climbing specifically.
lou
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vertical_risk
Nov 16, 2003, 1:36 PM
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I have so many but here are two favs:
"Kiss or Kill" by Mark Twight
"In the Shadow of Denali" by Jonathan Waterman
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joens
Nov 16, 2003, 2:34 PM
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Mountaineering , Freedom of the hills
Rock and Road
American Rock
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geezergecko
Nov 16, 2003, 3:10 PM
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"Downward Bound" by Warren Harding, an amusing little tome from a rock master who did it his way.
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andri
Nov 16, 2003, 3:48 PM
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"Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High" and "Kiss or kill." By Mark Twight. These have no match. Brilliant. Changed my life.
Also "Touching the Void" (Avoiding the Touch :)) by Joe Simpson.
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dredsovrn
Nov 16, 2003, 3:49 PM
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"Above the Clouds," by Anatoli Boukreev (sp?). Well sort of by him. It was published after his death in an avalanche on Annapurna. I believe it was put together by his fiance from material in his journals.
After reading "Into Thin Air," I read Boukreev's "The Climb" to get another perspective. Krakauer pretty much railed Boukreev in his book. And I felt that it was pretty unjust considering Boukreev's selflessness in rescuing other climbers while Krakauer languished in his tent. That takes some balls.
I was pretty impressed with Bourkreev's climbing ability, but mostly with his passion for climbing. Honestly, I am usually not effected by the death of someone I don't know, but it took me a few months to pick up "Above the Clouds" and read it.
It was inspiring to me, as was his life. I have had an interest in alpine climbing for some time, but his book has inspired me to pursue it. I am sure I will never climb at his level, but I don't think that is important. The passion for being in the alpine environment, for pushing your own personal limits, and the adventure is what it is about for me.
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coclimber26
Nov 16, 2003, 4:22 PM
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The mark twight book, extreme alpinism and the colorado climbing book, climb.
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michaeltouche
Nov 16, 2003, 4:33 PM
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Into the Void, Joe Simpson...
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roadguy
Nov 17, 2003, 2:23 AM
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Besides the early classics, which I hold on a different level, my favorite has to be Storm and Sorrow in the High Pamirs by Robert Craig.
Its a very well told story on an international climbers meet in the Pamirs when an earthquake strikes the region...lots of epics and heroics and tragedy in a heartbeat.
published by Simon and Schuster circa 1977
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devin
Nov 17, 2003, 2:27 AM
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The Philosophy of Risk, about Dougal Haston
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ginerbiner
Nov 17, 2003, 2:30 AM
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Ditto- Mountaineering: Freedom... and The Rock Warriors Way by Arno Ilgner - very insightful plus he's a helluva a nice guy.
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crimpman
Nov 17, 2003, 2:48 AM
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Close Calls by John Long. Stories about "climbing mishaps and near-death experiences." Really fun to read, and at the end of each story they offer a prevention. :D
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harrisha
Nov 17, 2003, 2:49 AM
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It depends on the type of book.
Technical Climbing Info.
Mountaineering The Freedom of the Hills definite ditto there
The Complete Climber's Handbook is also good but about half to 1/3 as thick
Guides
Rock and Road for general info
World mountaineering coffee table quality but with excellent info on routes, access, gear need, insurance, etc all compiled by world class climbers
then there is always just good books
Into Thin Air of course
Dr. On Everest this guys gone to try to climb the mountain like 4 time prior to publication and was there in 1996 and on the mountain the night of the disaster it makes from an intresting perspective on things after Into Thin Air
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juanjo
Nov 17, 2003, 3:25 AM
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How to climb series by J Hörst because he explian everything in a very detailed way
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cragmasterp
Nov 17, 2003, 3:43 AM
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The Shining Mountain - Peter Boardman - Epic tale of high altitude mixed climbing from the 70's
Camp Four - Some of the most classic Yosemite tales from the golden age are in this book
Gorilla Monsoon - John Long at his tall tale best
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jesusismyhomeboy
Nov 17, 2003, 3:45 AM
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I'm going to have to go with both of Krakauer's books, Into thin Air and Into the Wild, but the latter has hardly anything to do with climbing. Another good read is Touching my Father's Soul, by Jamling Tenzing Norgay, son of Tenzing Norgay.
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scubaboy26
Nov 17, 2003, 4:02 AM
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Into Thin Air, which got me back into climbing, and the How TO Climb series, read most of them
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valygrl
Nov 17, 2003, 4:13 AM
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The Boardman Tasker Omnibus. 4 books in one. These dudes are beyond rad.
Anna
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lifestyleclimb
Nov 17, 2003, 4:50 AM
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Has anyone read the book called "Addicted To Danger" A memoir written by Jim Wickwire. :D :D !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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kalcario
Nov 17, 2003, 4:57 AM
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Lonely Challenge by Hermann Buhl. It's like a drug. Don't read it if you're young and impressionable and think you want to lead a normal life.
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kalcario
Nov 17, 2003, 5:03 AM
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*The Boardman Tasker Omnibus. 4 books in one. These dudes are beyond rad.
Live and learn. Or don't.*
Tasker did. Boardman didn't.
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slavetogravity
Nov 17, 2003, 5:25 AM
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If I hear mention of Krakauer book Into Thin Air one more time, so help me God, I’m going to impale my self through the eye with my own ice axe!! If you’ve only read one book on Mountaineering literature then I guess I’ll forgive you for thinking it’s great. I hear teachers are even making school kids read it for class. If those same teachers made those kids read Eiger Dreams buy ol’ John K., (a book with a much better selection of climbing debauchery), the PTA would be rioting in the streets! If you’re a guy between the ages of 17 and 29, the one book I’d recommend you read is John Longs, Rock Jocks Wall Rats and Hang Dogs. Read it because you’ll be able to identify easily to the characters. Because lets face it, your not a middle aged socialite who goes climbing so you have something to talk about at the country club. Also, read it because, most importantly, it will motivate you to go rock climbing.
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