Backpacker Peak Bagging

Backpacker magazine's Peak Bagging introduces newcomers to the mountains, as well as provides a reference for more experienced hikers. A how-to book for climbers with information on scrambling skills, gear, alpine hazards, and acclimation, this book gives you the tools to make it to the summit. Author Biography: Brendan Leonard is the creator of Semi-Rad and an adventure writer whose work has appeared in Backpacker, Outside, National Geographic Adventure, Men's Journal, and other publications. He is a contributing editor at Climbing and Adventure Journal.