Recommended Mountaineering Books for Beginners
These recommended mountaineering books for beginners comprise our collection of resources for those just starting out on their mountaineering adventures.
Monthly Archives: February 2020
Denis Urubko Ends His Mountaineering Career
Denis Urubko is a stellar mountaineer and one of the most qualified candidates to succeed in a K2 Winter Ascent. His history attempting this feat on K2 goes back 17 years. Without a summit, he ends his mountaineering career in 2020.
Denis Urubko’s Broad Beak Evacuation
On 19 February, Denis Urubko reported the incredible story of his evacuation from Broad Peak. Translated and edited from his words in Russian, Urubko detailed his disbelief after being told a helicopter was on its way to pluck him off the mountain.
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How to Buy Climbing Gear on a Budget
Here’s an in-depth guide on how to buy climbing gear on a budget through outlets, discount stores, alternate market deals, gear rental shops and buying used gear.
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