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by Mark Houston (Author), Kathy Cosley (Author) "What makes mountaineering so compelling is that it demands so much of us..." (more)
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"Every backcountry skier and ski mountaineer should have a copy of Alpine Climbing." -- Backcountry Magazine

"It's organized, step-by-step presentation of information on climbing techniques and strategies provides an effective learning experience." -- Rock & Ice

Outstanding technical guidance...concisely written, with little fluff to sidetrack the reader. -- Reno Gazette-Journal

[T]his book will help accelerate the learning process and good judgment learned through many days...spent in the mountains. -- Outside Bozeman

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This intermediate guide addresses tools, skills, and techniques used in alpine terrain includng rock, snow, ice, and glaciers at moderate altitude approximately 5,000 metres and lower.

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  • Paperback: 325 pages
  • Publisher: Mountaineers Books (November 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0898867495
  • ISBN-13: 978-0898867497
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.9 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #94,378 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet spot between the basics and the extreme, December 27, 2004
This book hits the sweet spot between Freedom of the Hills and Mark Twight. Finally, a book for those of us who know the basics, maybe have done some guided mountaineering trips or novice routes, and already know how to rock climb, but need to know more in order to venture further on our own. The authors frame everything in terms of making decisions, which is very helpful when you are doing things for the first time. Good discussions of equipment, hazards, weather, navigation, and protective systems. The approach is very down to earth and practical.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Climb harder than Freedom of the Hills..., August 10, 2005
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...but not to the extreme.

This book is the second chapter in an aspiring alpinists handbook. I found myself over the years amassing a pile of pooks on running, fittness*, nutrition*, supplements*, advanced rock climbing, ice climbing, crevasse rescue, orienteering*, navigation*, avalanche evaluation, etc. This book would have saved me a few bucks by putting alot of this in one place.

* = These are covered well in this book.

If you know Freedom of the Hills like the back ouf your hand, have Extreme Alpinism and a good book on slightly more advanced rock skills, don't bother. If not, get it.

Even with this book, you need a resource of some sort in avy eval and advanced rock/rope skills.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars good book, well thought out, March 27, 2006
I agree with the reviewers above (below) that this book complements "Freedom of the Hills". In particular it focuses more on the decision making process than most books of these types. Although I've never traveled with either of the authors, they seem like lovely people and the stories they tell flesh them out for the reader. They also answered a question I had when I wrote them via email. In all, a solid book that it would do to put on your bookshelf.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
I bought this book as a gift for my brother in law at his request. He is not a frequent climber but a skilled one. He is very happy with the book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lori Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars Great skills book!
This is a great intstructional manual from the novice to the more experienced. Much better than Freedom of the Hills, which I also own. Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. D. Lo

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is well researched and easy to read
I bought this book because I had been out of alpine climbing for 10 years and I wanted to get back into it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by M. Palmer

5.0 out of 5 stars Mountain judgment calls are everything!
Well, I am completely biased having climbed several times with Kathy. In practice, all her mountain judgment seems so seamless! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Happy Alps Climber

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for anyone venturing into the mountains
The section on Common Problems with Decision Making was alone worthy the purchase!I could identify many issues and suggestions with my own experiences. Read more
Published on November 15, 2005 by Kapitan

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for all aspiring and experienced climbers
A gem of a book for all aspiring and experienced climbers. Mark Houston and Kathy Cosley are highly respected working mountain guides. Read more
Published on October 23, 2005 by Elizabeth Alejandra

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