Search Results: Extreme Sports from Black Cat Hill Books

Edizioni Versante Sud, 2015. Paperback Third Edition (2015). First published in 2006. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 6 x 0.8 inches), 445 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, maps, climbing details, routes and tables, etc. Language: English. Weight: 26.5 ounces. Third Edition (2015). First published in 2006. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Edizioni Versante Sud, 2013. Paperback Third Edition (2013). First published in 2002. Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: the binding is slightly cocked off square but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.3 x 6 x 1.15 inches), 607 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, maps, climbing details, routes and tables, etc. Language: English. Weight: 35 ounces. Third Edition (2013). First published in 2002. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.

Boulder, CO Mark Rolofson: Free West Rock Guides, 1999. Paperback Fourth Edition [1999]. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Remains close to 'As New'. Squarish 8vo. 65 pages. Fourth Edition [1999]. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps. 

Seattle, WA The Mountaineers Books, 2003. Paperback First Edition [2003], so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Phil Powers. First Edition [2003], so stated. Fine in Wraps: the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. There appears to have been an inscription written in pencil at the title page, which has been pretty effectively ereased. Else, free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 6.9 x 0.55 inches). 221 pages. Weight: 1 pound, 0.3 ounces. Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series. Trade Paperback. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, Phil Powers.

Boulder, CO Sharp End Publishing, 2003. Paperback First Edition (2003), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows a barely discernible crease near the lower rear corner and the binding shows the slightest lean, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.85 inches). 269 pages. Profusely illustrated with photographs and climbing maps in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 18.7 ounces. First Edition (2003), unstated. Paperback. This addendum to the original " Colorado Bouldering "… Read More

Boulder, CO Velo Press, 2007. Paperback Third Edition. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the corner tips of the front panel; one page dog-eared. Binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 228pp. Third Edition. Trade Paperback. This book is a must have for anyone serious about Cross. Simon Burney provides a good insight to the sport and lots of Cross specific training tips for the newbie, or even for the master racer. This book covers all of the important things you need to know. There is a steep learning curve to cross, and this books helps make it easier. Really helps you to lay out a training plan and become a much more efficient rider.

Velo Press , 2003. Paperback INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS, JOE FRIEL AND GORDON BRYN. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the covers. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.8 inches). xiv, 306 pages. Language: English. Weight: 19 ounces . Ultrafit Multisport Training Series. Trade Paperback.  INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHORS, JOE FRIEL AND GORDON BRYN.

Fort Collins, CO Above the Timber Press, 1991. Paperback First Ed thus; unstated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed thus; unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 110pp. Profusely illustrated with Photographs and Maps in Color. Gatefold Wraps: Trade Paperback. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Portland, OR Frank Amato Publications, 1987. Paperback First Edition [1987], unstated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; a crease near the upper front corner and another along the front hinge; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains a clean, sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches). 188 pages. Illustrated throughout with photographs by Bette and Kevin Miskimins. Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces. First Edition [1987], unstated. Trade Paperback. 

Seattle, WA The Mountaineers, 1993. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 255pp. Trade Paperback. This guy has got to be one of my favorite mountain literature authors. Child is the most literate climber in history, far more readable than any of his peers. His excellent writing skills put you right in the action with dialogues, exacting characterizations and dry humour born from too many harrowing first ascents on big peaks. His partners are well known and it's great to get a peek at their personalities through Greg's eyes. Reading his books is like going along on the expedition on his shoulder, seeing the climb, the preliminaries, the peripheries of surrounding socieites and experiences.… Read More

Boulder, CO Sharp Ed Publishing, 2004. Paperback First Edition (2004), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of lipstick-like smudge at the fore-edge; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, showing a single, very minor flaw. Not quite absolutely pristine, but remains very close to it. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches). 143 pages. Weight: 9 ounces. First Edition (2004), unstated. Trade Paperback. 

Pheonix, AZ MK Productions, 1996. Paperback INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: former owner's name (to whom the book was inscribed) neatly printed at the upper corner of the front endpaper; moderate spine lean, and the backstrip is slightly concave and shows a couple of faint stress creases; remarkably little wear for a book that has clearly been read, but three of the corners show the faintest creases; the binding remains secure; text clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor flaws. No longer perfect, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 1.1 inches). 387 pages. Profusely illustrated with cartoons, maps, drawings, duotone photographs, and designs. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 6 ounces. Paperback: Pictorial Wraps.… Read More

Evergreen, CO Chockstone Press, 1997. Paperback Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: moderate wear to the extremities; else only very mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; former bookseller's inventory sticker at the lower rear panel; faint thumb-smudging and soiling to the outside edges; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. x, 299 pages. Trade Paperback. 

King Coal Propaganda, 2007. Paperback First Edition (2007), so stated. First Edition (2007), so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing to the panels; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome close to "As New" copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the mildest wear and a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.6 x 0.35 inches). 172 pages. Profusely illustrated in color with photographs, maps, diagarms. Language: English. Weight: 10.5 ounces. Trade Paperback.  Read More

Camden, ME Ragged Mountain , 2005. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 244pp. (Thru-Hiker's Handbooks Series). First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Trade Paperback. Hands down, the definitive guide to long-distance hiking in the United States. Schlimmer knows his stuff- he's a well accomplished long-distance hiker (like myself) and former Appalachian Trail caretaker and ridgerunner (a dream job). He chose some "underdog" trails here because they are NOT the Appalachian Trail. Type in "Appalachian Trail" on Amazon and see how many titles come up. I counted 293 of them. But how many books are out there on the Baker Trail, Mountains-to-Sea Trail, International Appalachian Trail, Shore-to-Shore Trail, Wonderland Trail, et al. Not many. The "Thru-Hiker's Guide to America" fills the long-distance void.… Read More

Ptarmigan Press, 1991. Hardcover First Edition (1991) so stated. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND ALSO INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR AND HIS WIFE. First Edition (1991) so stated. Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book is flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels and a small scuff near the lower corner of the front panel; unclipped. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (11.15 x 8.75 x 0.6 inches). iv, 124 pages. Profusely illustrated with duotone photographs and also with a twelve-page section of color photographs. Foreward by Doug Scott. Language: English. Weight: 26… Read More

London, UK Rupert Hart-Davis, 1965. Hardcover Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Good+: Shows moderate use. Binding shows very slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; lower corner tips starting to rub through; eighth-inch closed tear at the head of the backstrip; former owner's name at front free endpaper. Binding remains secure; text clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 310pp. Additional Chapters by Heinrich Harrer and Kurt Maix. Translated from the German by Hugh Merrick. Second Ed, Revised & Enlarged. Hardback: Lacks DJ. is a great book involving the will of man and his determination to overcome obstacles. Over my life time, when I have thought that things were going rough, I have thought of this book and the story of these men. I highly recommend this book to all parents of teen age children. It will be well worth reading to all of you. Harrer's sensitivity toward the mountains that were his life and to his peers is unparalled. This sensitivity is… Read More