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 enlarge | Author: Craig Connally
Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 370003
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 384
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0071430105
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.522
EAN: 9780071430104
ASIN: 0071430105
Publication Date: December 10, 2004
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 Hopefully this will be fixed if there is a 2nd edition. June 18, 2006
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
1 newton = 1 kg * m/s/s = force
1 pound = 1 sulg * foot/s/s = force
1 foot pound = torque
Torque is not Force!! the U.S./English units of force need to be changed from foot pounds to pounds in the next edition. Other than that the book is great.
A worthwhile read April 28, 2006
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I would recommend this book to beginners as it outlines the basics of modern mountaineering in an organized and well thought out manner. The text even covers diet in the mountains from a modern mountaineering perspective.. some of the old school thought briefly mentioned on these topics fits better for longer expedition style treks versus the hybrid, high speed, modern weekend treks becoming more and more popular.
Great book, for experienced climber October 3, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Get this if you want beta on some advanced and cutting edge techniques. Has alot of solid info on general topics, but there are some techniques recommended that a reader should have adequate experience to evaluate for his/her climbing before implementing.
Just what I needed! June 24, 2005
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
I've been backpacking for many years and tried to get into climbing at various points in my life. I took rock climbing and snow travel courses and even the Sierra Club's "Basic Mountaineering Training Course". I never felt like I had enough information from these courses to "put it all together". However, when I read this book, I realized that moutaineering can make sense. If you like to know the "whys" as well as the "hows" in doing things, this book will deliver. Many of the author's ideas and techniques are still not widespread which turns the reader of this book into an evangelist of sorts trying to explain to gym climbers, for example, why the Yosemite bowline is a better tie-in than the figure 8 follow-through with a safety knot. Mr. Connally covers a lot of ground in this entertaining book and wisely places "advanced" topics and techniques at the end of the book so a beginner, like me, won't get bogged down (and possibly discouraged). I feel now that I can continue to take courses, go on guided trips and find a climbing partner with more confidence, and finally start a much-delayed climbing career. Now, if only I could find a climbing partner or guide like Craig...
How does this book compare to other similar books? June 23, 2005
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
In my opinion there are three books worth considering if you want to learn modern mountaineering. The options are:
Alpine Climbing by Cosley & Houston
Extreme Alpinism by Mark Twight
The Mountaineering Handbook by Connally
It's hard to tell which one is the best since they all have different perspective.
Mark Twight's book was the original of the series. His book is focused on alpine ice and snow. He doesn't have much information for alpine rock climber but the book is still a very inspiring read. If you're into 24h+ single pushs and hardcore routes, this is your book.
The Cosley & Houston book suits best for people wanting to climb easy mixed routes. Their perspective is on what they do for living, which is guiding classic alpine routes. They teach the European style which is aimed at going fast. If you're a leisure climber not too interested in details about equipment, I'd say this is the book for you.
And finally the Connally book. Well... I could say some things. First of all it should be noted he has done his research on equipment and knots. There is loads of accurate information and some of it might differ from average teaching. This will certainly please the gear freak and engineer. But his accuracy has a downside, too. Sometimes he gets too fixed in his mission like with the nylyn backup loop on a 20kN ring and three piece anchors. Nevertheless, it's a good book. If you're a gear freak or interested in learning the safest techniques, this is your book.
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