A Most Hostile Mountain
A Most Hostile Mountain

Author: Jonathan Waterman

Publisher: Henry Holt & Company

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 9780805044539

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Including rare photographs, the author of In the Shadow of Denali uses the letters and journals of the duke and his team as historical context to his retracing of their brave trek to the top of the world. 10,000 first printing.

An Expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska
An Expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska

Author: Israel C. Russell

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-05-17

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13:

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An Expedition to Mount St. Elias, Alaska is a historical account of the 1889 expedition to Alaska written by American geologist Israel Russell. He represented the United States Geological Survey in an expedition sent to establish a portion of Alaska's eastern boundary. During the next two years, he explored, under the joint auspices of the USGS and the National Geographic Society, the slopes of Mount Saint Elias and the Yakutat Bay area and took notes which, with some additions from his fellow explorers, later became very detailed account of the Expedition.

The Ascent of Mount St. Elias [Alaska]
The Ascent of Mount St. Elias [Alaska]

Author: Filippo 1869-1938 De Filippi

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9781013807152

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Ascent of Mount St. Elias
The Ascent of Mount St. Elias

Author: Linda White Mazini Villari

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019439128

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This book is an account of the 1897 expedition to climb Mount St. Elias, located in Alaska. It includes detailed descriptions of the landscape and the challenges faced by the climbers, as well as photographs taken during the expedition. This work is recommended for those interested in the history of mountaineering and exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Winter Wise
Winter Wise

Author: Monty Alford

Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co

Published: 2013-12-17

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1926936841

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A man who has spent his professional life measuring the flow of northern rivers, climbed Alaska’s Mount McKinley, was a member of both Yale University and Maine University’s scientific expeditions to the Antarctic, guided a film crew documenting the late Robert Kennedy’s ascent of Mount Kennedy, and crossed the St. Elias mountain range is certainly no stranger to the cold! In Winter Wise, Monty Alford shares a lifetime of experience, technique, and personal knowledge of surviving and travelling on ice and snow. In addition to describing the scientific characteristics of winter weather and how to prepare for it with proper clothing, food, and conditioning, Winter Wise provides step-by-step instructions on building every conceivable winter survival instrument, from sleds to shelters to his own personal invention, the YuCan stove. This book is an essential resource for all northern travellers.

Wild Snow
Wild Snow

Author: Louis W. Dawson

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13:

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Presents historical background on ski mountaineering, which is climbing a mountain on skis and then skiing down the slopes, and offers tips on climbing and skiing specific mountains.