Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue, by Andy Selters
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Published in October 1990 by a former American Alpine Institute guide, this is the first and most complete book covering modern techniques for glacier travel and rescue. An excellent text for anyone making ascents that involve glacier travel.

Performance Rock Climbing, by Dale Goddard, Udo Neumann
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A great book on climbing training and the psychological aspects of climbing performance. In addition to excellent technique, strength and flexibility training methods, Goddard and Neumann add quite a bit of exercise theory to this book [we really like this!] and take a more psychological approach to training for climbing. They also use present three imaginary characters to illustrate three different body types/training objectives as they go through the various sections of the book - very effective!

Climbing Ice, by Yvon Chouinard
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First published in 1982, this is the classic book on ice climbing. Chouinard was a pioneer in the development of ice axes and ice tools and presents a unique understanding of the history and evolution of ice climbing. Interspersed with stories and anecdotes and filled with beautiful black and white photographs, this is a book that will both give you an understanding of and appreciation for both the technique and beauty of climbing ice from a true legend.

Fifty Classic Climbs of North America, by Steve Roper
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Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, by Don Graydon (editor), Kurt Hanson (editor)
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The 6th edition of the best-selling mountaineering book of all time is a must-have reference for every mountaineer/climber's library. This 'bible' of mountaineering is a comprehensive reference for beginners to experts with chapters covering everything from rock climbing, snow and ice climbing, mountain rescue, map and compass, knots and food selection and preparation. If you own one mountaineering book, this is it. If you own more, then this must be part of your library.

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills, by Don Graydon (editor), Kurt Hanson (editor)
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The 6th edition of the best-selling mountaineering book of all time is a must-have reference for every mountaineer/climber's library. This 'bible' of mountaineering is a comprehensive reference for beginners to experts with chapters covering everything from rock climbing, snow and ice climbing, mountain rescue, map and compass, knots and food selection and preparation. If you own one mountaineering book, this is it. If you own more, then this must be part of your library.

Ice World, by Jeff Lowe
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A beautiful and technically excellent treatment of ice and snow. Five sections cover the history of ice climbing, the experience of ice climbing, clothing and gear, ice climbing techniques, and an overview of ice around the world with sixteen selected climbs. And each section is a good as the last! Illustrated with beautiful photography, this is the book to purchase to gain an appreciation for ice and a mastery of the technique of climbing ice.

Accidents in North American Mountaineering 1997, by The American Alpine Club
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The Annual Edition of the American Alpine Club's compendium of what went wrong. These editions are required reading by serious climbers.

Climbing Anchors (How To Rock Climb Series, by John Long
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Another classic in this series! This book is devoted to the art of building "bomb-proof" climbing anchors, which can mean the difference between life and death when climbing. Plenty of pictures demonstrate the difference between good and bad anchors. A perfect book for the beginner trying to understand what the guide is spending so much time on, or for the advanced climber wanting to review the proper way to equalize an anchor. Visit the library of almost any climber and/or climbing guide and you'll find this book - and for good reason.

Knots For Climbers (How To Rock Climb Series), by Craig Luebben
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The best book of knots for climbers! Twenty-five knots organized by function/use. Commentary on which are the "essential knots" and how knots affect rope strength. Also covers some rope coils and sling use. Well-illustrated and clear. Perfect. And so inexpensive!

Flash Training (How To Rock Climb Series), by Eric Horst
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An excellent book that covers all aspects of training to become a better climber. Covered is theory of muscle training, strength and flexibility training, technique training, mental training, diet and more. Everything in this book is customized and designed for climbing and there are many great ideas of ways to improve your training both on and off the rock. If you like a more theoretical approach, choose Performance Rock Climbing. If you like a more straight forward Rock Climbing training program, choose Flash Training. Or, choose both, because they are both excellent.

Advanced Rock Climbing (How To Rock Climb Series), by John Long, Craig Luebben (editor)
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A first prize winner at the 1997 Banff Book Festival, Long and Luebben have created another edition in the How To Rock Climb Series geared toward more advanced climbers.

How To Rock Climb!, by John Long
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One of the best how-to rock climbing books available and the first in the incredibly successful (and excellent) How to Rock Climb! Series. John Long presents all of the major aspects of climbing in an understandable and entertaining. A great introduction to climbing and a useful reference for more advanced climbers.

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