December Staff Picks

Grey’s Pick

How to Climb 5.12!

Eric J. Horst

GV 200.2 .H68 2003

How to climb 5.12 can help intermediate climbers make the physical and mental jump to advance climbing ability. It offers streamlined tips and suggestions on such critical issues as cutting-edge strength training, mental training, and climbing strategy. How to climb 5.12 is the perfect manual to guide you on the road to mastery and to help make the trip as short as possible.

October Staff Picks

Grey's Pick
Teton skiing : a history and guide to the Teton Range, Wyoming

Thomas Turiano

WYOMING GV 854.5 .T48 T87 1995
This book explores the history of skiing in the Teton Range of Jackson Hole and takes you on a tour of some of the most spectacular ascents and descents ever accomplished. You will find out how Billy Briggs managed to ski the Grand Teton and how Stephen Kock negotiated the black ice couloris on a snowboard. Plus, you will learn about the evolution of ski resorts in the Teton area, the rebirth of the telemark turn, the feats of pioneers who explored the Teton backcountry in search of powder and adventure and much more.

September Staff Picks

Grey's Pick
Fitness Walking

Therese Iknoain

GV 502 I45 1995
Fitness walking will show you how to walk your way to better health and fitness, no matter what your age or fitness level, this book will show you how to create a walking program tailored to your needs and abilities. Fitness walking book is a motivating workout guide that starts the beginner out on the right foot, as wells as giving new inspiration to the experienced walker.