Where can i find out about the gear used in mountaineering.

Question

Where can i find out about the gear used in mountaineering back in the 1920/30's?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountaineer...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of...

http://www.himalayanmountaineeringinstit...

Hope this helps,

Good Ol' Florida Swamp Boy.

Answer 2

There are a few mountain climbing museums popping up here and there, try and locate one near you. Or perhaps you could get in touch with a curator for such a museum, who would be able to answer your questions.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&...

Answer 3

Find REI either on line, or they do have a few local stores in larger metro areas.  The are the pro's

Answer 4

Best place in the world to learn about: http://www.google.com

If that doesn't work try:  http://www.mountaineeringgear.com

Answer 5

Mount Everest The British Story done a comparison on the mountaineering gear used in 1924 against what was used in 2007.

Hope this helps!