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    Tag Archives: books

    Stories From The Savage Mountain on NPR

    Posted on August 25, 2010 by Chris Emery
    Nick Heil

    NPR reviews three books about climbing disasters on K2 Continue reading →

    Posted in Books, Climbing, Dispatches, Mountaineering, Nepal, Tibet | Tagged books, Himalaya, K2 | Leave a comment

    First there was Dora the Explorer, now Mark the Mountain Guide

    Posted on June 11, 2010 by Chris Emery
    Mark the Mountaineer

    Illustrated children’s book chronicles the adventures of a young mountain guide. Continue reading →

    Posted in Art, Climbing, Dispatches, Mountaineering, People | Tagged books, children, Culture | Leave a comment

    Books that teach backcountry basics

    FEATURE Posted on March 10, 2010 by Chris Emery
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    Three books that provided a comprehensive introduction to backcountry skills. Continue reading →

    Posted in Accessories, Backpacking, Biking, Books, Bouldering, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Clothing, Cross-country skiing, Downhill skiing, Equipment, Features, Footwear, Hiking, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, Outdoor Gear Guide, Paddling, Road biking, Rock climbing, Safety, Sea kayaking, Skiing, Skills, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Sport climbing, Standup paddle surfing, Surfing, Survival, Traditional climbing, Trekking, Whitewater kayaking, Whitewater rafting | Tagged backcountry, books, essentials, NOLS | Leave a comment
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