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Stay healthy at high heights with this pocket guide--now updated with the most current information on preparing for and adapting to altitude. Updated guidelines for people going to altitude (heights over 7,000 feet) with pre-existing health conditions such as heart conditions, diabetes, and cancer. A handy glossary and easy-to-read tables covering symptoms and signs, altitude illness, and high altitude drugs. Case studies of real situations and a question-and-answer section help readers better understand general issues about altitude and its effects, and more.
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As you gain altitude the air becomes thinner, the barometric pressure falls, and less oxygen is available. Read the first page
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As you gain altitude the air becomes thinner, the barometric pressure falls, and less oxygen is available. Read the first page
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:Extreme Alpinism
This is a superb book. Its not a "how to" manual for beginners but a book for those who already have alpine experience but who aspire to climb some of the greater and more difficult routes. It covers psychology, gear selection, training and, very importantly, nutrition and hydration on the mountain. Some of Twights comments on current gear fads are very interesting and his views rest on technical factors as well as experience on the mountain. The psychological insights are particularly valuable.
The photographs are superb and give a real feeling of what its like to be in the mountains.
This book crystallised some of my own emerging views on the subject and was extremely helpful.
If you want to go higher, faster and better get this book!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:Extreme Alpinism
There are hundreds of "how to" guidebooks on mountaineering and climbingavailable. And I've read a lot of them. There is only one, however, thatI keep going back to, both for new inspiration and for refreshing thememory bank: this is it. It isn't written for the non-climber (althoughthe stunning photographs can be enjoyed by all), but if you're ahill-walker, a rock climber, a scrambler or an alpinist, you'll findsomething of use here. It's something of cliche, but this is one of thefew books in my collection where I find something new each time I dip intoit. It covers training, motivation, equipment and technique, interspersedwith anecdotes from Twight's own climbing experiences. I cannot recommendthis highly enough to anyone who goes out into the hills.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:Extreme Alpinism
Twight's pithy notes about all aspects of how to succeed on the mountainside are invaluable for anyone who has climbed but wants to go further. The anecdotes from his own experience and failures - including those days when he too (a mountain guru) has climbed like an imbecile - help the reader come to terms with any previous failures and learn from them.
In particular the advice on what gear to pack (and what NOT to pack) must bring back formative memories to all climbers who have fallen into the trap of packing everything "Just in case". It is this type of relevant and helpful advice on all topics including psychology, nutrition, planning and which partner to choose that enables the reader to plan better and succeed more often. Twight's own advice on dealing with fear on the mountainside is particularly insightful.
This book is a real must for climbers who want to cover height and distance anywhere from Scotland to the Himalayas. The photography alone will have you booking your next flight to the hills!
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Superb
This is the best mountaineering training book I've ever read. Of course, just reading a book doesn't give you the skills - but it's a start :-)
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Published 11 months ago by Dr. M. L. Hammond
Rather poor...
I had a lot of expectations about this book, especially after a decade from the last big wall dedicated... but i am quite disappointed. Read more
Published 16 months ago by od
One of the two most inspiring mountaineering books I've ever read
This book, more than any other, just makes you want to train harder and climb harder!
As another reviewer said this is a modern classic that just keeps giving -... Read more
As another reviewer said this is a modern classic that just keeps giving -... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Richard Scott
Good overall
brand new condition, although the delivery was a little slow, however this could have been due to the bad weather we had just before the predicted arrival date.
Published 16 months ago by john
Extremely Comprehensive
Cosley and Houston have written an extremely comprehensive guide to staying safe and most importantly, enjoying, time on the Mountain. Read more
Published 21 months ago by alexwuk
Brilliant Pocket guide
I was the doctor on a trek to Kilimanjaro. This book was an excellent reminder of the physilogy and treatment for altitude related illness. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr. K. Kapoor
Indispensable
This is the finest instructional book on alpine mountaineering I have come across. It is full of essential information clearly and concisely presented. Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by au'cheval
Good book for Alpine mountaineering.
I read this to broaden my knowledge of mountaineering after doing some Alpine hiking and climbing a couple of easy peaks. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by S. Green
Very honest.
Mark Twight is a well respected and very experienced alpinist. This book is very well written and descriptive. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by C. Hammick
In Depth and Accessable
If like me you are looking for information that may help you at altitude when climbing then this little book may just be for you. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2009 by M. G. Chisholm
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