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The Big Book of Climbing

By Ximo Abadía

The Big Book of Climbing Leisure & Fun

The Big Book of Climbing

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"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing." —Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction Rich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, The Big Book of Climbing details basic concepts of this practice, which has gained great popularity in recent years. Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world’s highest mountains? What materials did they use? Where are the tallest mountains located? When did sport climbing emerge? What is bouldering? From the rugged beauty of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the remote landscapes of Patagonia's Fitz Roy, the towering peaks of Everest in the Himalayas to Europe's iconic Mont Blanc, this large-format illustrated work explores the evolution, beauty, and history climbing. Brimming with incredible feats, stories of overcoming obstacles, and a wealth of information, The Big Book of Climbing includes information on how to ascend a peak in different seasons and with various types of climbs and covers important milestones and fundamental figures in the history of mountaineering.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
64
Release Date:
2025-04-22
Publication Date:
2025-04-22
Publisher:
Tra Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1962098168
ISBN13:
9781962098168
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
8
Maximum Reading Age:
12
Weight:
620 g
Height:
247 cm
Width:
310 cm
Thickness:
12 cm
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