5045-574 The Mountaineers Books Accidents in North American Mountaineering 20

Since 1948, the American Alpine Club has documented the year's most significant and teachable climbing accidents, providing invaluable lessons to climbers. Each accident is carefully analyzed so climbers can learn to avoid similar situations. In the Fundamentals section, professional mountain guides detail best practices for placing solid climbing protection, along with in-depth instruction and illustrations. This year's Danger Zones section analyzes 30 years of accident history on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley.