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Eigerwand
A Climber's Guide to the 1938 Heckmair Route
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The infamous 1938 Heckmair Route on the Eiger's North Face is a climb wreathed in intimidation and tragedy, but surprisingly accessible to the modern alpinist. This handy pocket guide dares the Everyman climber to tackle this legendary tour by providing comprehensive, easy-to-follow topos and concise route-finding advice. Plus, up-to-date information about when to climb, equipment, bivouac sites, and other strategies for a successful ascent of the much-coveted Eigerwand.
| Cordee Code: | CCE559 |
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| Page Size: | 150 x 220 mm |
| No of Pages: | 20 |
| Publisher: | Kollath Graphic Design |
| ISBN13: | 9789780998455 |
| Scale: | 1:00,000 |
| Author: | Supertopo |
| Published Date: | February 2017 |
| Edition: | 1st ed: 2017 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Illustrations: | Colour Topo Maps |
| Weight: | 63g |
| Geoarea: | Himalaya |
| Product Type: | Guide Books |
| Countries: | Switzerland |
The infamous 1938 Heckmair Route on the Eiger's North Face is a climb wreathed in intimidation and tragedy, but surprisingly accessible to the modern alpinist. This handy pocket guide dares the Everyman climber to tackle this legendary tour by providing comprehensive, easy-to-follow topos and concise route-finding advice. Plus, up-to-date information about when to climb, equipment, bivouac sites, and other strategies for a successful ascent of the much-coveted Eigerwand.
Features Include:
* Outstanding route topos with additional detailed topos for crux and difficult-to-navigate areas.
* Route descriptions, including suggested belay stances and bivouac info.
* Ruin this booklet: topos and route descriptions are printed on tear-resistant and waterproof paper, and are designed to be cut out and carried on the climb!
* Advice on climbing strategy, route finding, and gear.
* Information, drawings, and maps for the approach and descent.
About the Author: Over a forty-plus-year climbing career, Rick Kollath has ticked a number of North American and European classics. His ascents include big wall routes on El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite, the Furggen Ridge of the Matterhorn, the Frendo Spur of the Aiguille du Midi and the North Face of the Petit Dru near Chamonix. And, yes, most recently, Switzerland's Eigerwand - a lifelong dream. Rick works as an illustrator and graphic designer in Duluth, Minnesota, in the United States.
Features Include:
* Outstanding route topos with additional detailed topos for crux and difficult-to-navigate areas.
* Route descriptions, including suggested belay stances and bivouac info.
* Ruin this booklet: topos and route descriptions are printed on tear-resistant and waterproof paper, and are designed to be cut out and carried on the climb!
* Advice on climbing strategy, route finding, and gear.
* Information, drawings, and maps for the approach and descent.
About the Author: Over a forty-plus-year climbing career, Rick Kollath has ticked a number of North American and European classics. His ascents include big wall routes on El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite, the Furggen Ridge of the Matterhorn, the Frendo Spur of the Aiguille du Midi and the North Face of the Petit Dru near Chamonix. And, yes, most recently, Switzerland's Eigerwand - a lifelong dream. Rick works as an illustrator and graphic designer in Duluth, Minnesota, in the United States.
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