The Big Book of Climbing - by Ximo Abadía (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Rich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, The Big Book of Climbing details basic concepts of this practice, which has gained great popularity in recent years. Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world's highest mountains? What materials did they use? Where are the tallest mountains located? When did sport climbing emerge? What is bouldering? From the rugged beauty of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the remote landscapes of Patagonia's Fitz Roy, the towering peaks of Everest in the Himalayas to Europe's iconic Mont Blanc, this large-format illustrated work explores the evolution, beauty, and history climbing. Brimming with incredible feats, stories of overcoming obstacles, and a wealth of information, The Big Book of Climbing includes information on how to ascend a peak in different seasons and with various types of climbs and covers important milestones and fundamental figures in the history of mountaineering."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing." --Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year

BolognaRagazzi Awards 2024, Special Mention, Non-Fiction

Rich in historical, practical, and naturalistic information, The Big Book of Climbing details basic concepts of this practice, which has gained great popularity in recent years.

Who were the first people to reach the summits of the world's highest mountains?

What materials did they use?

Where are the tallest mountains located?

When did sport climbing emerge?

What is bouldering?

From the rugged beauty of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park to the remote landscapes of Patagonia's Fitz Roy, the towering peaks of Everest in the Himalayas to Europe's iconic Mont Blanc, this large-format illustrated work explores the evolution, beauty, and history climbing.

Brimming with incredible feats, stories of overcoming obstacles, and a wealth of information, The Big Book of Climbing includes information on how to ascend a peak in different seasons and with various types of climbs and covers important milestones and fundamental figures in the history of mountaineering.

Review Quotes

"An epic introduction to the wide world of mountaineering and climbing. It makes me want to lace 'em up and get out there and explore. I wish I had this book when I was a kid."--Pete McBride, Nat Geo Explorer and Adventurer of the Year

"Filled with historical insights, it offers practical advice and naturalistic information on ascending peaks in various seasons using different climbing and mountaineering techniques. The large-format volume boasts an original graphic and illustrative layout."--Jury of the 2024 BolognaRagazzi Awards

About the Author

Ximo Abadía is an illustrator, graphic designer, and climbing enthusiast. His passion for drawing began as a young boy doodling on his desk in class. Now an internationally recognized author and illustrator of children's books, graphic novels, and comics, his illustrations have appeared at prestigious fairs and festivals like Bologna and Angoulême. Originally from Alicante, he currently lives in Madrid.