mountaineering

Provides information about mountain climbing, focusing on Mount Everest, and contains alphabetically arranged entries that explain the different aspects of mountaineering, and includes color photographs, a list of additional resources, and a glossary.

After a car accident in a snowy Colorado pass seriously injures their parents, athletic fourteen-year-old Danielle and her brainy younger brother Jake must scale a mountain to find help.

This book is an introduction to mountain, rock, and ice climbing, describing gear, equipment, skills, safety practices, and competitions.

After preparing to be an outdoorsman, Maxwell sets out to climb the mountain in the park.

This book introduces rock climbing presenting information on its history, equipment, techniques, safety tips, and competitions.

Presents the story of sixteen-year-old Temba Tsheri Sherpa who, in 2001, became the youngest person to ever reach the summit of Mt. Everest.

An account of the first expedition to climb the world's highest mountain.

Tells all about the sport of rock climbing, including how to tie knots and use ropes. Gives tips for beginners.

Four climbers, making a final push to be the youngest people to reach the summit of Mount Everest, must deal with low supplies, extreme conditions, a storm, and possible sabotage by one of their companions.

Four climbers, winners of an American Junior Alpine Association contest, vie to become the youngest person ever to reach the peak of Mount Everest.