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21) Ice climbing
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Climbing is an exciting way to stay in shape. Ice climbing adds the thrills of rock climbing to the dangers of snow and cold, to create a brand new sport. Strapping on crampons, using ice-climbing axes, and scaling a sheer cliff of ice brings an incredible rush unlike any other. Readers dig into the thrilling world of climbing up cliffs and rock slabs in the middle of winter. From more dangerous climbs like frozen waterfalls to other ice formations,...
24) Climbing
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
1993
Language
English
Description
This book describes the history, techniques, equipment, and excitement of rock, sport, ice, and mountain climbing.
Author
Publisher
Climbing Magazine
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
The Illustrated Guide to Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue simplifies mountaineering's most complicated -and critical-subjects. Over 200 easy to read, step-by-step illustrations walk you through the ABCs of safely crossing glaciers, and what to do when things go wrong. A must for everyone who sets foot on glacial ice.
36) Extreme
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Featuring a cast of world champion athletes. It takes you to the action of outdoor adventure sports like never before; skiing and snowboarding perilous untouched mountain peaks; climbing vertical frozen waterfalls and magnificent red-rock spires; surfing some of the largest waves ever surfed and windsurfing gale force winds. Shares an understanding of those who have made their passion a lifestyle and provides a unique glimpse into the relationship...
37) Vertical Limit
Language
English
Description
When mountain climbers are trapped by an avalanche on 28,250 foot-high mountain K2 in Pakistan, a rescue team races against time to save them.