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Bleau Blocs: 100 of the finest boulder problems in the
Fontainebleau forest is a visual celebration of this unique and
vast bouldering venue. Stephan Denys is the eye of the
Fontainebleau forest. Having spent nearly forty years as a
photographer and climber roaming every inch of the rocky landscape,
he has developed a special bond with these sandstone giants and
their unique shapes: sometimes round and bumpy, sometimes sharp and
angular, but always fascinating. His photos span a range of eras
and are accompanied by texts that expand on the context and
characteristics of each boulder problem. Included is a preface by
Olivier Lebreton. The 100 striking problems chosen are listed by
sector: the National Forest, the Trois Pignons, Larchant and
Nemours, followed by Buthiers and l'Essonne. Through this
selection, the author shares his vision of bouldering in
Fontainebleau and invites us to consider the boulders more deeply
from all their angles. An inspiring book for all climbers, whatever
their level!
In Mont Blanc Lines, photographer and alpinist Alex Buisse has
travelled the Mont Blanc massif to capture images of all the major
mountain faces and to trace the classic climbing and skiing lines.
As well as Mont Blanc itself, also featured are other Alpine icons,
including the north faces of the Grandes Jorasses and the Droites,
the Aiguille du Midi, and the Grand Capucin. Whether on the ground
in crampons or on skis, or in the air by ultralight or paraglider,
he has captured the majesty of the range so that he can tell the
story of these classic lines and present them to us in the most
stunning way possible. Mont Blanc Lines features images taken
during over a decade of mountaineering while Alex worked as a
professional photographer based in Chamonix. Alex Buisse's story of
these iconic mountain faces is mixed with the stories of climbers
who have experienced great moments there. As a bonus feature, also
included are the legendary faces of the Matterhorn and the Eiger
North Face in Switzerland.
On 25 January 2018, Elisabeth Revol and her climbing partner Tomasz
Mackiewicz summited Nanga Parbat, the killer mountain. Situated in
the Karakoram, the world's ninth-highest peak is an immense
ice-armoured pyramid of rock rising to an altitude of 8,125 metres.
Elisabeth and Tomek had completed only the second winter ascent of
the mountain, and Elisabeth had become the first woman to summit
Nanga Parbat in winter. But their euphoria was short-lived. As soon
as they reached the top, their adventure turned into a nightmare as
Tomek was struck by blindness. In her own words, Elisabeth tells
the story of this tragedy and the extraordinary rescue operation
that resounded across the globe as fellow climbers flew in from K2
to help the stricken pair. She confronts her memories, her terror,
her immense pain and the heartbreak of having survived, alone. To
Live is Elisabeth Revol's poignant tribute to her friend and
climbing partner.
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