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nataliebee

Jul 6, 2012, 5:16 PM
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does anyone recommend an information book on climbing and technique? on knots? or an inspirational read?

desertwanderer81

Jul 6, 2012, 5:28 PM
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The only thing I've read which was worth it was The Rock Warrior's Way.

That's more of a philosophy/head game read.

ninepointeight

Jul 6, 2012, 5:47 PM
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Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills (8th edition)

Rock Climbing: Mastering Basic Skills by Craig Luebben

Accidents in North American Mountaineering

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potreroed

Jul 8, 2012, 9:42 AM
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The Games Climbers Play by Lito Tejada-Flores

Anything by Pat Ament

Kartessa

Jul 9, 2012, 5:52 AM
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Touching the Void - Joe Simpson Cool

sungam

Jul 9, 2012, 3:12 PM
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I found "Greg's climbing blog" to be a truly inspirational read. His passion digs deep into my heart. http://www.blogger.com/...11387896149103128379

hiyapokey

Jul 9, 2012, 4:01 PM
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I enjoyed reading Aron Ralston's book, Between a Rock and a Hard Place about his entrapment while canyoneering in Blue John Canyon. The book was subsequently made into the movie 127 hours.

I very much enjoyed Lynn Hills book, Climbing Free.

Ed Viesturs wrote a classic about climbing Everest called Into Thin Air.