mountaineering

Jamling Norgay recounts his 1996 ascent of Mount Everest and examines his father's ascent in 1953, when he became the first person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Alphabetical reference containing over one thousand entries and over sixty illustrations and drawings describing the terminology, techniques, equipment, people, and mountain ranges and peaks that have shaped the sport of climbing.

Describes rock climbing clothing and footwear, climbing moves, different kinds of roped and unroped climbing, accomplished climbers, and legendary routes.

An overview of Mount Everest that describes its physical characteristics, animal and plant life, dangers for climbers, and other features; provides a glossary; and lists related Web sites.

A biography of Edmund Hillary, whose love of snow, mountains, and the outdoor life culminated in his conquering the highest peak in the world.

Describes how Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norkey became the first human beings to reach the top of the world by climbing Mount Everest.

Examines the different kinds of climbing, on mountains, rocks, and ice, and discusses techniques, how to learn, safety aspects, and competitions.

"Describes the sports of rock climbing and mountaineering, along with the history of these sports. Explains the equipment needed, climbing and training techniques, and how to tie knots. Belaying, rappelling, and orienteering are also covered. Includes labels, diagrams, and reading quiz"--Provided by publisher.

Text, maps, photographs, diagrams, and illustrations describe climbs to the summits of the world's highest mountains and provide information on dangers mountaineers face and different climbing surfaces and conditions.

Describes the realities and risks of attempting to climb Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain, from the perspective of a member of a team of British mountaineers in 1952.