Accidents in North American Climbing 2021

by American Alpine Club

Since 1948, the American Alpine Club has documented the year’s most teachable climbing accidents, providing invaluable lessons to climbers. In Accidents in North American Climbing , each incident is thoroughly analyzed to help climbers avoid similar mistakes in the future. In our Know the Ropes and Essentials sections, professional guides and other experts offer in-depth instruction and copious illustration to help prevent avoidable accidents.

Genres: Climbing

128 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2021

Reviews

[Rowan Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sobering to read, good reminder for how dangerous the mountains can be. Don’t skip safety checks and despite doing everything right everything can go wrong.

[Samuel Taggart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sobering as always

[Kiley]

Now with backcountry avalanche accident reports - even more valuable to multiport athletes.

[Taylor Douthit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m surprised I stumbled upon this series on my own without having ever been recommended it. There is a wealth of information to be had in here for climbers.

[Beau Manglass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked this up in a new/used bookstore on our trip to Alaska. This series was a great find, and a nice way to learn more climbing/mountaineering terminology.