Gerry Galligan's first book is a bold and expansive travel diary recounting his assembling of a small team of Irish mountaineers and their attempts on unclimbed mountains and unexplored valleys in the remote corners of the Indian Himalaya. Getting there, the team see the hardships of the sub-continent, while in the mountains they experience storms, dangers and failure before ultimately, success and contentment. But it is when Gerry returns to the mountains alone and his subsequent experiences overlanding across Asia and Europe back to Ireland that we start to get a glimpse of the big, wide world out there. A world of temples, festivals, holy cows, Kalashnikovs, donkey herders, corruption, opportunists, stoners and sages. Gerry gives us an insight into the day-to-day lives of mountain peoples, the dysfunctional functionality of India. He finds charm and tolerance in Pakistan and a surprising openness in today's Iran. We travel across rural Turkey and work our way back to the efficient and affluent West, where right on cue Gerry meets his first breakdown on a German train. Climbing Ramabang; One man's understanding of mountains, myth and mayhem.

Hillwalking is one of Ireland's most popular leisure activities today. Rock climbing has developed to a level of technical excellence with crags in almost every county and numerous indoor climbing walls. Irish mountaineers have completed winter ascents in the Alps, scaled the highest Himalayan peaks and other previously unclimbed giants, and explored hitherto unknown valleys. Paddy O'Leary recounts the history of hillwalking and mountaineering in Ireland: from the early activists – some were involved in gunrunning, others died at Gallipoli – until the turn of the millennium, when mountaineering in Ireland was no longer the preserve of the middle class. This history recounts the adventures, dangers, successes and failures which make this multifaceted activity such a fascinating one, and mirrors the spirit of all who love these places. * Also available: The Longest Road by Sean Rothery

Rock Climbing takes action images and combines them with sports information, written in short, simple wording. From climbing styles to the gear needed, kids will be captivated by this extreme sport. Unique quotes and facts add dimension to the text, without making it overwhelming. A glossary of subject-specific words enhances the reader's understanding and knowledge of the sport. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

• Approximately 35 new techniques, safety considerations, and subjects • National Outdoor Book Award winner in first edition • First edition of this popular title has sold 50,000 copies Thousands of rock climbers have learned the sport using Craig Luebben’s seminal and bestselling text, Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills. Now Craig’s friend and fellow climber Topher Donahue brings the content up to current standards and includes technological advances, while preserving Craig’s comprehensive approach. An award-winning climber in his own right, Topher uses his writing and photography skills to simplify the complex world of modern climbing technique and reveals the thought process behind safe and practical climbing methods. This second edition includes European climbing techniques that offer alternatives to those traditionally taught in North America. Topher has also incorporated new lessons derived from accidents due, in part, to the increased popularity of climbing. Also found in this edition: • Over 10,000 more words and 125 more photos • Three never-before-published techniques: Adjustable Hitch, High Friction Tubes, and Bight Method • Detailed technical updates throughout • New distinction between “anchor” (a group of placements, pieces, or bolts used at the end of a pitch or for top rope or rappel setup) and “placement” or “piece” (individual cams, nuts, etc., used in groups to make an anchor or used individually as protection on a pitch)

Wrapped up in his latest video project, Twister fails to listen to Ray's rock climbing instructions while Sam, who did poorly on his first attempt, practices with help from Tito.

These Climbing Skills Will Save Your Life! This is not your usual rock-climbing book. Inside you will discover climbing self-rescue and bouldering techniques for survival. It is a 3-part manual: * Knots. Discover how to tie 10 of the most useful knots there are. * Emergency Roping. Learn how to use a rope to climb and rappel without any special equipment. * Bouldering. Bouldering is climbing without the use of ropes or harnesses. It is an important skill and also a fun way to get a full-body workout. These are the roping skills you need to survive, because you never know when things might go wrong in the great outdoors. Get it now. Survival Roping and Knot Tying Skills * Learn to tie a variety of the most practical every-day and climbing knots. * Get yourself out of sticky rock-climbing situations by descending and ascending using nothing but a rope. * Create improvised harnesses out of rope. * Make improvised rope when in a wilderness survival situation. * Save yourself in a "man-overboard" or a similar situation with the self-rescue bowline. * Discover the best way to cross a river safely using nothing but a rope. Discover the Climbing Skills You Need to Escape Danger * No prior rock-climbing experience needed. * Essential bouldering tips and techniques. * How to conserve your energy while rock climbing. * The various types of climbing holds and which grip to use when climbing them. * Foot techniques to help you scale any wall. Includes smearing, back-stepping, hooking, mantles, and more! * The types of rock faces you will encounter and the best ways to climb them. * Crack climbing skills such as jams and shuffling. * Learn the fundamentals of how to rock climb whether bouldering outdoors or in. ... and much more. Climbing for Kids, Adults, Male, and Female * A basic climbing workout is a fun and challenging way to keep fit. * See the world around you in a new light. * Increase your imagination. * Overcome fear. * Build confidence. Limited Time Only… Get your copy of Emergency Roping and Bouldering today and you will also receive: *Free SF Nonfiction Books new releases *Exclusive discount offers *Downloadable sample chapters *Bonus content … and more! Teach yourself emergency roping and bouldering skills, because this knowledge will save your life. Get it now.