Extreme Alpinism: Climbing Light, Fast, and High

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Covers character, psychological training, physical training, strength, endurance, nutrition, clothing, gear, wilderness skills, partnering, and bivouacs.

Genres: ClimbingMountaineeringAdventureSportsNonfictionOutdoors

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