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Book Synopsis: * The only available guide devoted solely to the route used by 90 percent of all climbers who summit Denali * Historic aerial photos and introduction by one of the route's pioneers -- Bradford Washburn * Author Colby Coombs is a Denali climbing guide and a 12-year veteran of the route
Denali's massive West Buttress Route is one of the world's most popular -- and treacherous -- climbs. Seasoned guide Colby Coombs and legendary mountaineering photographer Bradford Washburn teamed up to provide climbers with information devoted solely to this challenging route. Denali's West Buttress: A Climber's Guide gives the aspiring Denali climber the details required to efficiently plan and safely launch an expedition on the West Buttress.
The climbing guidebook covers every aspect of climbing the route -- from preparation to climbing strategy to step-by-step route instruction.
Washburn's magnificent photos -- with route and milestones clearly delineated -- paired with Coombs' explicit text guide the climber from camp to camp to the summit and down again, outlining specific hazards and obstacles and offering techniques and instruction on how best to surmount them. The book pays special attention to environmental considerations and presents low-impact methods for minimizing human and garbage waste on the route.
This guide provides complete, detailed, first-hand, safety-conscious information on the West Buttress Route, serving as a much-needed resource and a grand tribute to this historic climb.
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Are you ready to take on the challenge of Denali's West Buttress, one of the world's most treacherous climbs? Look no further than our guidebook, Denali's West Buttress: A Climber's Guide. Created by seasoned guide Colby Coombs and legendary mountaineering photographer Bradford Washburn, this guide is the only resource devoted solely to this classic route used by 90 percent of all climbers who summit Denali. With historic aerial photos and an introduction by Washburn himself, you'll have all the information you need to plan and execute a successful expedition.
Our comprehensive guide covers every aspect of climbing the West Buttress, from preparation to strategy to step-by-step route instruction. You'll have the confidence to navigate the route with Washburn's magnificent photos, clearly showing the route and milestones along the way. Paired with Coombs' explicit text, you'll easily navigate from camp to camp and ultimately to the summit, while being aware of specific hazards and obstacles. We also emphasize environmental considerations, providing techniques to minimize your impact on the route and leave no trace.
Denali's West Buttress: A Climber's Guide is not just a guidebook, it's a tribute to the historic climb and a testament to the passion and dedication of climbers. As a 12-year veteran of the route, Coombs shares his first-hand experience and safety-conscious information, making this guide an invaluable resource for any climber. So, are you ready to embark on this epic adventure? Get your copy of Denali's West Buttress: A Climber's Guide now and start planning your expedition!
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