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Little Simon
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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Simon has always loved a good story, but he’s never heard one quite like Sir Sheldon’s Mount Aquarius ascent. After his dad tells him the tale, Simon can’t wait to share it with his friends—with some embellishment, of course. But Simon gets so carried away he ends up announcing his own plans to climb the mountain! Simon immediately regrets the bold claim, but his friends are so excited for him, he can’t back down....
2) Cliffhanger
Pub. Date
2000
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1 DVD (118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in..
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A mountain climber who has lost his nerve finds himself on a rescue mission involving millions of stolen Treasury dollars and ruthless criminals.
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En 1937, les célèbres alpinistes britanniques Eric Shipton et Bill Tilman se lancent dans l'exploration d'une vaste région inconnue de l'Himalaya. Accompagnés de cartographes et de quelques Sherpas, ils sillonnent pendant des mois vallées et glaciers autour du K2, la seconde plus haute montagne au monde.
Cette expédition fut leur plus fameuse aventure. Elle a marqué les annales de l'alpinisme en Himalaya, ouvrant la voie à des générations...
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Desde la más remota antigüedad, el hombre se ha sentido impresionado por las montañas. Las concibió, en principio como morada de los dioses, más tarde como reducto de misterios y amenazas y solo mucho más adelante se atrevió a emprender su descubrimiento. A partir de ese momento, la historia de la relación entre la montaña y el hombre se precipita: se suceden las conquistas, las hazañas... pero también las tragedias, que son su precio....
5) Lofty Tales
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William Borland started his adulthood hiking up all forty-six peaks in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Then he hiked the highpoints of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Following a move west, he tackled the high-points of all of the western states. After reading Seven Summits by Frank Wells and Dick Bass, who detailed how they climbed the highest mountain on each continent, Borland was inspired to set his own sights higher. Suddenly it seemed...
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From little-known beauties like Coon Hill and Silver Plume Mountain to classic climbs like Peak 1 and Torreys Peak, Best Summit Hikes Denver to Vail provides detailed, accurate information on more than 60 summits that are within a 1.5-hour drive from the Denver/Boulder metro area. Local author James Dziezynski guides readers to rarely documented peaks and along wonderful adventures that are easy to access yet provide a true wilderness setting in a...
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Lonely Planet's Nepal is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Explore the temples of Kathmandu, search for tigers in Chitwan National Park, and trek in the shadow of some of the highest mountains; all with your trusted travel companion.
Inside Lonely Planet's Nepal Travel Guide:
Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring...
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Mountains may inspire or repel. For climbers, they offer an opportunity for extreme adventure, as well as elusive, precious moments of feeling truly alive.
The Cold Inside takes an intimate look at what it takes to climb. With a unique focus on New Zealand's breathtaking, unparalleled landscape, seasoned mountaineer and award-winning author Paul Hersey is profoundly introspective, and his passion for his crafts - storytelling and climbing - is...
9) Oh, Panda
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Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Look! A butterfly! Up, up, and away it flutters, flying high above a large snowy mountain. But Panda wants to play, and that mountain is clearly in their way. To reach their new friend, Panda will just have to climb it! Unfortunately, it's very slippery... and very steep... and little Panda keeps tumbling to the bottom. Oh, Panda. Just how will they reach the peak?! With spare text and dazzling watercolor illustrations, Panda’s journey reminds us...
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