The Big Book of Climbing
An Illustrated History of Mountaineering, Bouldering, and Beyond
Tra Publishing · Print & ebook · April 22, 2025
"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing." —Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction 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.
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- Who it’s for
- Climbing’s history, basic concepts, mountain landscapes, and practical information share the page.
- Themes
- History of mountaineering, Climbing techniques, Mountain landscapes
- Genres
- Extreme Sports, Adventure & Explorers, Exploration & Discovery
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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 BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction 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. Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world’s highest mountains? What materials did they use?
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Where are the tallest mountains located? When did sport climbing emerge? What is bouldering? 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. 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.
Climbing Through Time
Climbing’s history, basic concepts, mountain landscapes, and practical information share the page.
Come here for
- Mountaineering milestones and fundamental figures
- How climbs vary by season and type
Expect
- Bouldering and the emergence of sport climbing
- Mountains from El Capitan to Everest
Where it sits
| Extreme Sports | 56% |
|---|---|
| Adventure & Explorers | 45% |
| Exploration & Discovery | 41% |
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Publisher categories
- Exploration & Discovery
- Camping & Outdoors
- Extreme Sports
- Authors
- Ximo Abadía
- Publisher
- Tra Publishing
- Published
- April 22, 2025
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- History of mountaineering · Climbing techniques · Mountain landscapes
- Reading lane
- Exploration & Discovery