$10.83

The Ascent of the Matterhorn

by Edward Whymper, Forward by Sir Chris Bonington

In July 1865 an obscure printer named Edward Whymper became the most talked-about man in the Victorian age. He had climbed the Matterhorn, one of the world's legendary mountains and one of the last to be conquered in the Alps. But he had earned his glory at a horrible cost. A rope snapped during the descent and four of his seven-strong team fell to their deaths. Portions sufficient to fill three coffins were later retrieved. Of the fourth man - a Lord, no less - nothing was found save a shoe, a pair of gloves and a coat sleeve. The Matterhorn disaster was one of those tragedies of which the Victorians were so fond and to which they were so prone. It became one of the memorable events of the age, on a par with Livingstone's death in Africa and Scott's fate at the South Pole.

The Matterhorn - Climbing and Trekking

Scrambles Amongst the Alps - by Edward Whymper

The first conqueror of Matterhorn describes early mountain climbing, excitement and danger of climbing the high peaks of the Alps.

Approx Price: $11.20

Valais Alps West, Matterhorn, Zinalrothorn, Arolla - Alpine Club

The Valais Alps (also known as the Pennine Alps) - Zermatt area

Approx Price: $34.13

The Alpine 4000 Meter Peaks by the Classic Routes by Richard Goedeke

This comprehensive climbing guide for all 4000 meter peaks in the Alps, gives a full description of each climb with advice on maps and huts.

Approx Price:$20.97

Chamonix to Zermatt - by Kev Reynolds

Reynolds' guidebook is a comprehensive resource to the "high route" of the Alps. The 177 km Haute Route crosses 11 passes as it winds its way through the alps, connecting Chamonix and Zermatt.

Approx Price: $11.17

Tour of Mont Blanc: Complete Trekking Guide by Kev Reynolds

The guide provides information on the route, facilities and tactics to ensure the best trek. It covers both normal circuits starting at Les Houches and "backwards" round the route.

Approx Price: $13.57

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc: A Walking Guide by Martin Collins

This updated guide explores the best walking in the Chamonix Mont Blanc valley, including around Vallorcine, Argentiere, Servoz and the Les Contamines valley.

Approx Price: $11.53

Trekking and Climbing in the Western Alps - by Hilary Sharp

This book provides detailed descriptions of 22 treks in the Southern Alps, the Western Outliers, the Mont Blanc Range, the Pennine Alps, and Western Oberland.

Approx Price: $13.57

Mont Blanc Range - Easy Ascents - Alpine Club

Translated from the popular French guidebook, this gives a fine introduction to the area for British hill walkers visiting the Alps for the first time. Also includes an overview of equipment and basic alpine techniques. A little book long overdue. Published by Vamos 2002 

Approx Price: $24.42

Mont Blanc Massif 1, Mont Blanc, Grande Jorasses etc.- Alpine Club

Published by Alpine Club 1996

Approx Price: $26.25

Mont Blanc Massif 2, The Aiguille, Chardonnet etc. - Alpine Club

Published by Alpine Club 1996
Approx Price: $26.25

Killing Dragons- The Conquest of the Alps - by Fergus Fleming

Fleming writes of the "conquest" of the mountains--which has not kept succeeding generations from attempting new routes up the Alps with every climbing season.

Approx Price: $11.20

The White Spider - by Heinrich Harrer

The White Spider dramatically recreates not only the harrowing, successful ascent of the north face made by Harrer and his comrades in 1938, but also the previous attempts and their tragic results.

Approx Price: $11.16

Anderl Heckmair: My Life - Eiger North Face, Grand Jorasses, & Other Adventures

Heckmair relives the first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, which he climbed in 1938 with Heinrich Harrer, Wiggerl Vörg, and Fritz Kasparek.

Approx Price: $17.47

Conquistadors of the Useless - From the Alps to Annapurna by Lionel Terray

Terray recounts his key role in the first ascents of Annapurna and Makalu, his second ascent of the Eiger Nordwand with Louis Lachenal and more.

Approx Price: $19.49

Starlight and Storm - by Gaston Rebuffat

Rebuffat recounts climbing all six of the great north faces of the Alps: the Grandes Jorasses, the Piz Badile, the Dru, the Matterhorn, the Cima Grande di Lava-redo, and the Eiger.

Approx Price: $10.36

The Mountains of My Life by Walter Bonatti

The most accomplished climber of his day, Bonatti's autobiography which covers everything from his accomplishments in the Alps, to the controversies surrounding the Italian first ascent of K2 in 1954.

Approx Price: $10.85

Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage by Hermann Buhl

Buhl shares life experiences, from the physical frailty of his childhood, through his successful 1953 solo climb of 26,620-foot Nanga Parbat, which remains one of the single greatest achievements in mountaineering history.

Approx Price: $11.87

Free Spirit - A Climbers Life by Reinhold Messner

An autobiography of Reinhold Messner--who's firsts include all 14 8000 meter peaks, the first ascent of Everest without oxygen and the first solo of Everest (without oxygen).

Approx Price: $13.97

Climbing - General

Mountaineering - Freedom of the Hills Edited by Steven M. Cox and Kris Fulsaas

The more than forty contributors to Freedom 7 are all active climbers who regularly use and teach the skills about which they write. It is the resource trusted by climbers the world over. Best selling mountaineering book of all time; more than 500,000 copies sold.

Approx Price: $19.77

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue by Andy Selters

An essential tool for mountaineers: understand glaciers and how to cross them; crevasses and how to rescue crevasse victims.

Approx Price: $12.89

Snow Sense by Jill A. Fredston, Doug Fesler

A comprehensive guide to evaluating avalanche hazards and choosing safe routes; includes avalanche rescue information.

Approx Price: $8.95

A Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness and Travel Medicine by Eric Weiss

Handy pocket size guide to wilderness and travel medicine provides comprehensive and current first aid techniques for the outdoors.

Approx Price: $6.95 (Out of print)

Altitude Illness: Prevention & Treatment by Stephen Bezruchka

A pocket reference to both preventing and the treatment of altitude sickness. Travelers to high altitudes will devour this little book, dedicated "To all those who have died of altitude sickness."

Approx Price: $8.95