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"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing." —Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year<BR> <BR>BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction<BR> <BR> Rich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, The Big Book of Climbing details basic concepts of this practice, which has gained great popularity in recent years.<BR><BR>Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world’s highest mountains?<BR> <BR> What materials did they use?<BR> <BR> Where are the tallest mountains located?<BR> <BR> When did sport climbing emerge?<BR> <BR> What is bouldering?<BR> <BR> From the rugged beauty of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the remote landscapes of Patagonia's Fitz Roy, the towering peaks of Everest in the Himalayas to Europe's iconic Mont Blanc, this large-format illustrated work explores the evolution, beauty, and history climbing.<BR> <BR> Brimming with incredible feats, stories of overcoming obstacles, and a wealth of information, The Big Book of Climbing includes information on how to ascend a peak in different seasons and with various types of climbs and covers important milestones and fundamental figures in the history of mountaineering.

Camping, skiing, hiking ... There's so much to do when you visit the mountains!Spend a day in the mountains, exploring new places and enjoying the incredible sights! You can hike, go camping or climbing, you can see the amazing wildlife or, depending on the weather, swim or even play in the snow! The Mountain is a beautiful visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let's go on an adventure!

Faszinierende Einblicke in die Kletter-Welt - cool illustriertOb allein oder in der Gruppe, draußen oder in der Halle - Klettern wird jedes Jahr beliebter! Aber wer waren die ersten Menschen, die die Gipfel der höchsten Berge der Welt erreichten? Welche Ausrüstung hatten sie dabei? Wo befinden sich die höchsten Berge? Wann kam das Sportklettern auf? Und was ist Bouldern? Dieses große Buch des Kletterns widmet sich allen vier Kategorien des Sports: Bergsteigen, traditionelles Klettern, Sportklettern und Bouldern. Neben der Geschichte, bedeutenden Ereignissen, prägenden Persönlichkeiten und legendären Spots werden auch die benötigten Ausrüstungsgegenstände beschrieben. Die Geschichten über die unglaublichen Leistungen, die Überwindung von Hindernissen und die Fülle von Informationen faszinieren und verdeutlichen die ungebrochene Schönheit des Strebens in die Vertikale.