NATURAL RESOURCES BOOK REVIEW.Ways to the Sky, A Historical Guide to North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Mountaineering, by Andy Selters - The American Alpine Club The American Alpine Club, or AAC, was founded in 1902 by Charles Ernest Fay, and is the leading national organization in the United States devoted to mountaineering, climbing, and the multitude of issues facing climbers. - $24.95 This new book by Selters, a well-known California mountain climbing mountain climbing, the practice of climbing to elevated points for sport, pleasure, or research. Also called mountaineering, it is practiced throughout the world. Types There are three types of mountain climbing. guide, is an exhaustive history of alpine-style climbing in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Selters charts first ascents The following list summarizes the first ascents of mountains and peaks around the world, in chronological order Peak Height Range Country Climber Nationality Year Mount Fuji 3,776 m of peaks by Native Americans to expedition- style climbs. The evolution of the mountain climbing ethic, from get- to-the-top by any means to climbing that emphasizes style over success, is an important part of Selters' story. The willingness of climbers to test the limits of human effort and the impact of technology on climbing is well described. Many fine black-and- white photographs help illustrate a sport that fascinates many, if only from their armchairs. Selters captures the human side of mountaineering with his tales of the unique individuals who scale mountains, for whatever the reason. He also provides a description of historic climbing routes for those who might want to venture in the path of the pioneering climbers. The book can be a bit technical at times, and a glossary of terms would have been useful for those who don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. a piton pi·ton n. A metal spike fitted at one end with an eye for securing a rope and driven into rock or ice as a support in mountain climbing. [French, from Old French, nail. from a prussic. But for anyone interested in mountain climbing this is a must-read. - Bill Becher ON THE INTERNET Some Web sites give viewers too little information while others overload viewers to the point that it is difficult to navigate. But once in a while, there is a site that sits nicely in the middle. A site such as www.hiddentrails.com fits the bill. Although it covers horseback riding horseback riding: see equestrianism. trips from California to Europe, Africa, Asia, Iceland, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. and Australia, it is specific and concise. A local example would be the John Muir Wilderness The John Muir Wilderness is a wilderness area that extends along the crest of the Sierra Nevada of California, USA for approximately 100 miles (150 km), in the Inyo and Sierra National Forests. ride. Within moments, viewers know the trip includes tents, guides and meals. Further down the site are the horse participants will ride, the tack, level of riding, dates and rates followed by the itinerary that is broken down from arrival to departure. In addition to written descriptions, hiddentrails.com has a video feed of most trails that can be connected to a modem or DSL/Cable. The types of rides in California include riding clinics, wilderness rides, Inn & Lodge rides, horse drives and guest ranches. One of the more attractive packages is in the guest ranch selection, where viewers can book a horseback riding and wine tasting getaway near the redwoods. This particular trip has options for riding among the redwoods and/or beaches for three days while setting aside one escorted wine tasting tour. Each trail is meticulously described with photographs in case a viewer is not able to download the video tour. This site is a must-see for anyone who might have even a remedial interest in horseback riding. - Nathan Brown CAPTION(S): 2 boxes Box: (1) TUNE IN (2) CHECK IT OUT |
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