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1	Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster more books like this by Jon Krakauer add to wishlist In 1996, on a magazine assignment, Krakauer joined an expedition up Mount Everest led by the New Zealand climber Rob Hall. He arrived at the summit just before a blizzard struck in which Hall and nine other climbers were killed. This book is Krakauer's first-person account of the tragedy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains more books like this by Jon Krakauer add to wishlist A collection of true stories of mountain climbing, from the author of "Into the Wild". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.42! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival more books like this by Joe Simpson add to wishlist Joe Simpson and his climbing partner, Simon Yates, had just reached the top of a 21,000-foot peak in the Andes when disaster struck. Simpson plunged off the vertical face of an ice ledge, breaking his leg. In the hours that followed, darkness fell and a blizzard raged as Yates tried to lower his friend to safety. Finally, Yates was forced to cut ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Mountaineering First Aid: A Guide to Accident Response and First Aid Care more books like this by Jan D Carline, Steven C MacDonald, Martha J Lentz add to wishlist An essential guide for all mountaineers, now updated to reflect the latest Red Cross standards, includes information on treating all forms of injuries that may be encountered in the wilderness, from dislocations to major illness. Original. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The ascent of Rum Doodle more books like this by W E Bowman add to wishlist First published in 1956, The Ascent of Rum Doodle quickly became established as a mountaineering classic. As an outrageously funny spoof about the ascent of a 40,000-and-a-half-foot peak, many thought it inspired by the 1953 conquest of Everest. But Bowman had drawn on the flavour and tone of earlier adventures, of Bill Tilman and his 1937 account ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $10.75! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Annapurna more books like this by Maurice Herzog add to wishlist This work presents the enthralling account, by the leader of the French expedition, of the first conquest of Annapurna - at that time, and at more than 8000 metres, the highest mountain ever climbed. It is a story of breathtaking courage and determination against appalling odds. In records of mountaineering, in tales of human endeavour, there is ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.38! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest more books like this by Anatoli Boukreev, G Weston Dewalt add to wishlist Boukreev was the mountain guide for the Mt. Everest tragedy made famous in Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air." Here, he retells the events from his point of view and defends himself against damning allegations in Krakauer's book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Left for Dead: My Journey Home from Everest more books like this by Seaborn Beck Weathers, Stephen G Michaud add to wishlist In this memoir, a survivor of the climb chronicled in Jon Krakauer's bestselling INTO THIN AIR tells of his single minded pursuit of the sport of mountaineering and its effect on his family, and of his recovery from the tragic experience, in which he lost both hands to frostbite. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Unforgiving Places more books like this by David Breashears add to wishlist For generations of adventurers, Mount Everest and the world's greatest peaks have provided the ultimate testing ground for resolute men and women. However, the question still remains: why climb? In this book, David Breashears answers with an intimate look at his life and passion. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.36! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks more books like this by Ed Viesturs, David Roberts add to wishlist For 18 years, Viesturs pursued climbing's holy grail: to stand atop the world's fourteen 8,000-meter peaks, without the aid of bottled oxygen. However, "No Shortcuts to the Top" is as much about the man who would become the first American to achieve that goal as it is about his stunning quest. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Peak more books like this by Roland Smith add to wishlist After Peak Marcello is arrested for scaling a New York City skyscraper, he's left with two choices: wither away in juvenile detention or go live with his long-lost father, who runs a climbing company in Thailand. But Peak quickly learns that his father's renewed interest in him has strings attached. Big strings: He wants Peak to be the youngest ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills more books like this by The Mountaineers Club (Creator) add to wishlist This classic's fully updated seventh edition features 415 completely new illustrations and a new glossary of terms. A new chapter has been added to meet the rising popularity of waterfall ice and mixed climbing. see all copies from $16.92! new only from $22.21! \| SVS
13 view cover	How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art more books like this by Kathleen Meyer add to wishlist This updated edition provides a guide to the art of "going" out-of-doors. It deals with the whens, wheres, how, and what-nows, with chapters such as "Anatomy of a crap" and "For women only: How not to pee in your boots". It includes information on how to take waste home, for rock climbers, kayakers and others dealing with rock-hard and fragile ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Between a Rock and a Hard Place more books like this by Aron Ralston add to wishlist This incredible memoir of survival details the events surrounding a trapped hiker's desperate decision. Aron Ralston, a 27-year-old seasoned rock climber, makes a few errors in judgment. He chooses to go hiking in an isolated canyon in Utah without informing his roommates or family precisely where he was going. Worse still, he picks the wrong rock ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Colorado's Fourteeners: From Hikes to Climbs more books like this by Gerry Roach add to wishlist An accurate, complete guide to climbing the 55 peaks over 14,000 feet in Colorado--covering routes for all levels. Each route's difficulty is rated according to the Yosemite Decimal System. Includes round-trip mileage and elevation gain. Roach has climbed every peak in this guide. Photographs and maps. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.60! \| SVS
16 view cover	K2, the Savage Mountain: The Classic True Story of Disaster and Survival on the World's Second Highest Mountain more books like this by Charles Houston, Robert H Bates, Jim Wickwire (Foreword by) add to wishlist Then on the descent, tragedy struck, and how they made it back to safety is renowned in the annals of climbing. "K2 - The Savage Mountain" captures this sensational tale with an unmatched power that has earned this book its place as one of the classics of mountaineering literature. see all copies from $2.50! new only from $2.50! \| SVS
17 view cover	Touching the Void more books like this by Joe Simpson add to wishlist This is the true story of friends Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, two experienced mountain climbers who met tragedy and triumph in the Andes. At the 21,000-foot peak of the mountain, Joe Simpson slipped and fell off an ice ledge, breaking his leg in the process. Although Simon Yates struggled to save Simpson, a harsh blizzard, and the fact that his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	Contest more books like this by Gordon Korman add to wishlist Who will be the youngest person ever to climb Mount Everest? it'sthe ultimate test of endurance and skill. The mountain has claimed the lives of many adults. Now kids are going to compete to break the record. Some are not ready for what they will face. And some will stop at nothing to get to the top. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Banner in the Sky more books like this by James Ramsey Ullman add to wishlist His father dies while trying to climb Switzerland's greatest mountain--the Citadel--and young Rudi knows he must make the assault himself. "Based upon the author's personal experiences, with details from the original ascent of the Matterhorn, the story has authenticity, atmosphere, and excitement."--"Booklist." Newbery Honor Book; ALA Notable ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Dead Lucky: Life After Death on Mount Everest more books like this by Lincoln Hall add to wishlist Australian mountain climber Hall chronicles the amazing story of his rescue following a night spent near the summit of Mount Everest, where he had been left for dead by the other members of his expedition. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Everest III more books like this by Gordon Korman add to wishlist Four kids are prepared to go into thin air in order to become the youngest person ever to climb Everest. But they are not prepared for the challenges that await them as they get closer to the summit. Supplies are low. Conditions are extreme. One of the kids is trying to sabotage the others. And then the storm hits. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Seven summits more books like this by Dick Bass, Rick Ridgeway (Adapted by), Frank Wells add to wishlist Tells the story of two successful, middle-aged businessmen who, despite frustrations, setbacks, and hardships, realized their dream of scaling the highest mountain on each of the seven continents. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Not Without Peril: 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire more books like this by Professor Nicholas Howe add to wishlist These compelling profiles of 22 adventurousyet unluckyclimbers chronicle more than a century of exploration, recreation, and tragedy in New Hampshires Presidential Range. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.48! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	High Crimes: The Fate of Everest in an Age of Greed more books like this by Michael Kodas add to wishlist Kodas details how the recent infusion of wealth into mountaineering has brought about the age-old lust for glory. Through others accounts, as well as his own, the author illustrates the mountain's ability to reduce climbers to their essential selves--revealing villains as well as heroes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Everest II more books like this by Gordon Korman add to wishlist Everest. The ultimate climb. The greatest of risks. Four kids areon a quest to reach the top. But their ascent is not easy. The weather is harsh. The competition is harsher. Then the unexpected happens, and the climbing contest becomes a life-or-death rescue mission. No one is guaranteed to survive. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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	Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer see all from $1.99! new only from $2.72!
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	Everest: The West Ridge by Thomas F Hornbein see all from $1.99! new only from $15.17!
	Colorado's Thirteeners: 13,800 to 13,999 Feet: From Hikes to Climbs by Gerry Roach, Jennifer Roach see all from $10.39! new only from $11.93!
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