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by James B Martin (Author) "Climbing is a mental game ..." (more)
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Twight has been one of America's boldest alpine climbers for a couple of decades, and his book is a primer for serious mountaineers.(The Times-News (Twin Falls, ID))


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...another quality mountaineering book from the sport's preeminent publisher, Mountaineers Books...entertaining reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best and pure alpinism, Nov 8 2003
By Vlatko Crvic (Rijeka, Kvarner Croatia) - See all my reviews
Realy the core of alpinism. No bla,bla bussiness. Expirienced in person and transfered into the readers bloodstreem.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book for serious climbers, Mar 15 2003
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This book has it all, great pictures, nice and not so nice tales from some of the great climbs out there. Twight has distilled decades of experiences and knowlege into one of the best books on the Alpine method of climbing out there.
Heres what you get;
Training chapters, including physical and mental, at extreme climbing when half your gear has gone and one of your climbing psrty killed, it becomes more of a mental challenge than physical.
Equipment, great commentary and recommendastions by brand
Technique, everything from partners to staying alive.

I think the one page topics alone are worth the prce of the book e.g
Failure, Alpine solo, Mistake on Mt Huntington, Why helmets are a good deal, Ordeal on Everest, Alone on Chamoz.

Twight climbed with the great Jeff Lowe, as far as I am concerned thats qualification enough to write this book. Although I am never going to be an extreme climber the techniques and mentoring wisdom in these pages I know will help me in the years to come. A great book for the exterienced climber and also an inspirational book for the Novice. Much more entertaining than "Freedom of the hills"

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5.0 out of 5 stars good primer, Jan 11 2003
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read this before your next camping trip. one thing he doesn't go into is recommendations for good insect repellants. i recommend taking some. also a good frame pack. he likes those fancy internal frame ones that seem to always come in some godawful color never found in nature. those are for sissies in my opinion. a food external packboard with a tumpline is my choice. plastic boots are also for sissies. my old leather hob-nailed boots have served me well for years. these whippersnappers have to have all the lightest fancy gear just to step out of the house. christ, what a bunch of pansies! and what is this "skinny puppy" he's always going on about? just feed the damn dog! all in all, a good book though. i think he may be a little insecure in his manliness though, what with all the hard stuff he says he's done. hell, with the gear you youngsters use, where's the challenge?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Also for the not so extreme alpinists...
Mark Twight has not written an instruction book filled with clear drawings about how to tie a clove hitch. Read more
Published on Jul 5 2002 by K. H. Kikstra

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Because of the majestic photos and wonderful stories I think this is a superb book. It also explains the techniques used by those on the leading edge of the sport. Read more
Published on Jun 6 2002 by Jim Morrison

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal
Extreme Alpinism is a distillation of Mark Twight's advice on tactics that are on the polar opposite of the slow and steady expedition style that has been accepted in the climbing... Read more
Published on Feb 21 2002 by killis howard

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly great!
Without getting too technical, Mark Twight manages to explain his theories very well. He goes through everything from nutrition to equipment, but does not make direct suggestions... Read more
Published on Oct 17 2001 by Kim

5.0 out of 5 stars Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast and High
In my opinion:

Not necessarily a book for beginners, but an excellent book to take an experienced climber to the next level. Read more

Published on Oct 13 2000 by Steve Rollins

5.0 out of 5 stars An Alpine Bible?
This book tells you everything experienced alpinist Mark Twight has learned 'climbing light, fast and high'. Read more
Published on Sep 26 2000 by joan collins

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for all alpine climbers
It's nice to see Mr. Twight, who has borrowed from the luck pool more times than anyone can count on his numerous solo ascents in the Alps and elsewhere, write a thoughtful book... Read more
Published on Sep 20 2000 by johnqclimber

5.0 out of 5 stars Alpine Climbing Bible
This book is the best alpine climbing how-to book I've ever read. Mark Twight explains every thing, and he's an expert with stacks of experience. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2000 by shaun byrne

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for climbers
I don't climb anymore; I read this book because I thought it was about something I used to dabble in. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2000 by Greg O'Keefe

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Just a short review of a great book. I particularly found the training programs and theory useful. I do most of my climbing solo and rank this book, in my mountaineering... Read more
Published on Jun 26 2000 by Geoffrey Hegedus

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