Description: Training for the New Alpinism : A Manual for the Climber As Athlete, Paperback by House, Steve; Johnston, Scott; Twight, Mark (FRW), ISBN 193834023X, ISBN-13 9781938340239, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US
Applying training practices from other endurance sports, House and Johnston demonstrate that following a carefully designed regimen is as effective for alpinism as it is for any other endurance sport and leads to better performance. They deliver detailed instruction on how to plan and execute training tailored to your individual circumstances.
Whether you work as a banker or a mountain guide, live in the city or the country, are an ice climber, a mountaineer heading to Denali, or a veteran of 8,000-meter peaks, your understanding of how to achieve your goals grows exponentially as you work with this book.
Chapters cover endurance and strength training theory and methodology, application and planning, nutrition, altitude, mental fitness, and assessing your goals and your strengths. Chapters are augmented with inspiring essays by world-renowned climbers, including Ueli Steck, Mark Twight, Peter Habeler, Voytek Kurtyka, and Will Gadd. Filled with photos, graphs, and illustrations.
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Book Title: Training for the New Alpinism : a Manual for the Climber As Athlete
Number of Pages: 464 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Patagonia
Topic: Training, Reference, Mountaineering, Sports
Item Height: 1.3 in
Publication Year: 2014
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Sports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Biography & Autobiography
Item Weight: 54.5 Oz
Item Length: 10.2 in
Author: Steve House, Scott Johnston
Item Width: 7.7 in
Format: Trade Paperback