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Participation in the sport of rock climbing has exploded in New Zealand in recent decades, and New Zealanders and visitors alike flock to the diverse range of crags and alpline cliffs that are found all over the country. Rock climbing is now taught in virtually all outdoor recreation courses, and the interest in the sport is also reflected in the many indoor climbing walls that have sprung up in virtually all urban areas in New Zealand. Classic Rock Climbing in New Zealand is the natural response to this interest, the latest in the 'Classic' series. As always, these books work by wrapping a high-quality photographic essay around a reflective and informed text on the subject to create a beautiful memento. The author, rock climber and professional mountain guide Mark Sedon, has followed the obvious geographic structure for writing the book, starting in Auckland, moving to the limestone outcrops of the Waikato, and the volcanic buttresses of Taupo and the North Island volcanoes. Moving south, Wellington, Golden Bay and the West Coast are featured, while the wider Canterbury region has plenty of superb climbing. And in the deep south the often spectacular and highly scenic climbing areas around Dunedin, Wanaka, Queenstown and Fiordland are all covered. The images have been collected together from the best climbing photographers in New Zealand. They are of the highest quality, and on the strength of this alone they will create a stunning book that anyone who enjoys rock climbing in New Zealand will not be able to overlook.

This beautifully photographed and sensitive book covers tramps that are more challenging than the best known tracks, but which typify the essential New Zealand tramping experience. The twelve trips described range from moderate three day tramps to more challenging multi-day adventures for the more experienced trampers. They include such North Island classics as the Tararua Peaks and the Kaweka/Kaimanawa Traverse and well known South Island tramps such as Nelson Lakes to Lewis Pass, the Three Passes at Arthur's Pass and the Dusky Track in Fiordland National Park. In addition the book also provides up to date information, route summaries and descriptive maps to create a must-have book for all trampers and lovers of New Zealand's wild places.

Nine of New Zealand's classic back country tracks described in words and pictures by Craig Potton, one of New Zealand's best known landscape photographers. Walks covered include Stewart Island's North-west Circuit, the Kepler, Milford, Routeburn, Heaphy and Abel Tasman tracks, circuits of Mt Taranaki, Ruapehu and Lake Waikaremoana.

A guide to rock climbing and bouldering around Lake Wanaka. Published by the Wanaka Rock Club Inc.

Mixed climbing and, especially, leash-less ice and rock climbing has gained much popularity recently. This surge of interest has lead to the development of new equipment, terminology, and techniques that has not yet been recorded in book form. How to Climb: Mixed Climbing is the first book to provide the world climbing community with cutting-edge information and technical tips about simultaneously climbing both rock and ice.

Inside you'll find everything the beginning climber needs to know about toproping: basic and advanced anchor set-ups, belay techniques, lowering from fixed anchors and more. Photos help guide the reader through complex toproping situations. Told from an anecdotal point of view, this book sets guidelines for problem solving in the field. Includes information on group management, glossary of terms and index.

Ice World offers an overview of the world's best climbs and stunning on the edge photography. Stories from Lowe's personal experiences on the ice provide insight into the brutal challenges and rewarding triumphs that fuel his passion. Lowe discusses his favorite climbs from throughout the world and includes detailed, fully illustrated instructions for mastering both basic and advanced ice climbing techniques, information on avoiding hazards, and more.

Stay healthy at high heights with this pocket guide--now updated with the most current information on preparing for and adapting to altitude. Updated guidelines for people going to altitude (heights over 7,000 feet) with pre-existing health conditions such as heart conditions, diabetes, and cancer. A handy glossary and easy-to-read tables covering symptoms and signs, altitude illness, and high altitude drugs. Case studies of real situations and a question-and-answer section help readers better understand general issues about altitude and its effects, and more.