Top Climbs of the World

by Garth Hattingh (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2007

  $3.16

  Where most other climbing books on the market specialize in one or two particular regions, this fully updated edition of Top Climbs of the World covers the full spectrum of climbing categories, taking readers to the 'peaks' via photographs and history. Readers are allowed to 'follow' first ascents, and are given a feel for a specific climbing discipline - from rock climbing to Alpine ascents and high-altitude climbs - thus enabling them to appreciate the difficulties the first ascendors faced. Related climbs and routes in the area and subsequent ascents of the original route are also discussed, to highlight advances in technique and equipment over the years. The Himalayan, Big Wall and Alpine peaks have the richest store of exploits to draw from and are emphasized, but rock climbing and modern sport climbing are also covered. An illustrated timeline from earliest to recent exploits reflects the progress of climbing throughout the world.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.16

  This guide sets out to cover the full spectrum of the experiences available in the various categories of climbing. It takes the reader to the mountain peak via photographs and history, allowing them to follow the first ascent by means of topos, diagrams and pictures. Concepts, techniques and equipment are explained, providing readers with an insight into a specific branch of climbing and allowing them to appreciate the difficulties the first ascenders faced. Related climbs and routes in the area, and subsequent ascents of the original route are then discussed to highlight the progress made in climbing and advances in equipment over the years. The book places an emphasis on the Himalayan, Big Wall and Alpine peaks, but rock climbing, modern sport climbing and ice climbing are also covered. Personal profiles of memorable climbers are interspersed throughout the book and an illustrated time line from the 1700s to modern times reflects the progress of climbing throughout the world.