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A lavishly illustrated, definitive guidebook to the Avon Gorge from the Climbers Club. It reflects the unique situation of a major crag in the centre of a university city and does full justice to its historical significance as well as taking full account of the major restoration work carried out by the Climb Bristol team over recent years. It also includes the crags on the west side of the gorge for the first time for half a century.
Walking London is the essential companion for any urban explorer-visitor or native-committed to discovering the true heart of one of the world's greatest capital cities. In 30 original walks, distinguished historian Andrew Duncan reveals miles of London's endlessly surprising landscape. From wild heathland to formal gardens, cobbled mews to elegant squares and arcades, bustling markets to tranquil villages-Duncan reveals the pick of the famous sights, but also steers walkers off the tourist track and into the city's hidden corners. Handsomely illustrated with specially commissioned color photographs and complete route maps, the book provides full details of addresses, opening times and the best bars and restaurants to visit en route.
Learn the wilderness medical management techniques approved and
recommended by the Wilderness Medical Society.
Joshua Tree National Park is the most popular rock climbing area in
the world--and for good reason. When other climbing locales are
buried in snow, Josh is basking in Southern California sunshine.
Thousands of sport and traditional routes on park's distinctive
domes offer climbers of all abilities endless variety, from
classic, well-protected cracks to delicate friction faces and edgy
vertical testpieces. Excellent bouldering abounds, and superb
camping in the beautiful, high-desert environment encourages
extended stays. Simply put, no climber's career is complete without
at least one trip to Joshua Tree, and many people find themselves
returning year after year.
For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuide(R) has set the
standard for outdoor recreation guidebooks. Written by top outdoors
experts and enthusiasts, each guide invites you to experience the
endless adventure and rugged beauty of the great outdoors.
This guidebook describes 21 mountain biking routes in central and southern Scotland. It includes the 7stanes trail centre in Dumfries and Galloway, as well as cross-country routes in the Campsie Fells, Pentland Hills and Lammermuirs, the Galloway Forest, Tweed Valley, Cheviots and Lowther Hills. The routes range from 17 to 66km and are graded from moderate to very hard. Taking between 2 and 7 hours to complete, they are intended for reasonably fit mountain bikers with at least some experience. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, and the selected routes set out from various points across the area, including Greenock, Glentrool, Peebles and Milngavie, with good access from both Glasgow and Edinburgh. The guidebook also gives an overview of what the region's MTB trail centres have to offer, including the famous 7stanes trail centre, along with advice on equipment, maintenance and safety. Southern and Central Scotland is renowned for its superlative MTB trail centres, but the region's rolling hill country is also traversed by an extensive network of tracks, paths, forest roads and other trails providing endless possibilities for 'free range' mountain biking.
The Chiltern Hills is a historical walking guidebook of eighteen circular walks between seven and ten miles.The Chiltern Hills are an area of hills northwest of London. These walks are confined to a small area north of Henley. Each walk has a map detailed with walk decription and is accompanied by much interesting local history notes. The walks pass through typical picturesque English villages, glorious countrysides with stunning views-England at its best. They pass by local village pubs, old churches, and village ponds. Country lanes, hills, valleys, woods, and streams are a feature in an area that has often been used in well-known films and TV series. Walks can be extended by combining more than one walk, or walks can be intersected at crossover points between walks. Some walks pass through nature reserves; others pass by the grounds of stately homes. The book is for the newcomer to walking as well as the experienced walker.
The superb crags of New Mexico beckon climbers from all over the
world. Stunning alpine and desert scenery, high-quality rock, no
crowds, and year-round climbing are but a few features that draw
climbers to places like Cochiti Mesa, Socorro's Enchanted Tower,
and the Tres Piedras Rocks. "Rock Climbing New Mexico is the only
climbing guide that covers all the major climbing areas in the Land
of Enchantment. It included hundreds of routes ranging from 5.6 to
5.14, appealing to both traditional and sport climbers. This guide
includes first-hand information for area overviews and climbing
histories, route betas and topos, detailed location maps and
photos, as well as recommendations for equipment, and information
for approaches and descents. "Rock Climbing New Mexico is an
essential tool for planning your next climbing trip.
This might just be the most useful book on the outdoors you'll ever own. Unlike Worst-Case Scenario-style books that focus on the most wildly improbable circumstances, Buck Tilton's Outdoor Safety Handbook is the real thing: a clear-cut, no-nonsense primer on 87 common situations you can encounter in the outdoors, from minor annoyances to potentially fatal threats. Got sunburn? Soak the burned skin in cool water, then apply a moisturizing lotion. Caught in a lightning storm? Find a safe spot away from high places and other potential strike zones, and squat on some insulating material while holding yourself tightly. Compact and lightweight, this book is perfect for backpackers and other wilderness travelers. Keep a copy packed in with your first aid kit, and read every word, you'll be that much more likely to come home safe and happy.
Over the years, authors, artists and amblers aplenty have felt the pull of the Thames, and now travel writer Tom Chesshyre is following in their footsteps. He's walking the length of the river from the Cotswolds to the North Sea - a winding journey of over two hundred miles. Join him for an illuminating stroll past meadows, churches and palaces, country estates and council estates, factories and dockyards. Setting forth in the summer of Brexit, and meeting a host of interesting characters along the way, Chesshyre explores the living present and remarkable past of England's longest and most iconic river.
Over 200 adventures written in chilling detail by twenty-nine women who in solar winter reached the summits of all 46 Adirondack High Peaks.
Walking into the wilderness with a pack on your back is an
empowering experience - even more so when that pack you're carrying
isn't weighing you down. Lighten Up! shows you how to pack light
without sacrificing the essentials or your safety. Featuring solid
advice and trail-tested tricks from outdoors expert Don Ladigin and
more than 150 humorous and helpful illustrations by the
incomparable Mike Clelland, Lighten Up! is the ultimate guide for
beginners and old hands alike. Make it a staple of your lightweight
backpack.
Veteran backcountry guides and guidebook authors share clever,
practical tricks-of-the-trade that only long experience on the
trail can provide in Backpacking Tips. Inside you'll find
checklists, handy diagrams, and tips on everything from buying the
right gear to tasty trailside cooking.
One of the series of books in the new Top 10 Walks: Wales Coast Path series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts. Each volume outlines the most popular circular walks along key sections of the coast path. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, enhanced Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, and interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in reliability, clarity and ease-of-use. Featured walks include: Newport Bay, Dinas Island, Goodwick & Carregwastad, Strumble Head, Abercastle & Aberdraw, Porthgain & Abereiddy, St David's Head, Porth Clais & Whitesands Bay, St David's & St Non's, Solva.
Guidebook to 50 walks in the North York Moors National Park. The walks, which range from 4 to 13 miles, are distributed through seven regions within the park, enabling walkers to discover and appreciate the Tabular Hills, Hambleton Hills, Cleveland Hills, Northern Moors, High Moors, Eastern Moors and Cleveland Coast. For those who like a challenge, the course of the classic Lyke Wake Walk, crossing the national park from east to west, is also described. For each walk (most of which are circular), step-by-step route description is accompanied by extracts of OS mapping. Points of interest are highlighted, and background information provided, detailing the history and industry of the area. The guidebook also includes planning and preparation details such as when to go, where to stay, and how to get around using public transport. Comprising the largest continuous expanse of heather moorland in England, the North York Moors offer a wonderful sense of spaciousness, with extensive views under a 'big sky'. People have crossed the North York Moors since time immemorial and some of their routes survive to this day. It is a place of great history and undeniable charm, making it a worthy walking destination.
Wired Guides Scottish Rock Climbs showcases the very best trad and sport routes across Scotland, covering a wealth of climbing never before presented in a single volume. Its breadth and scope takes in the Galloway hills,m the outcrops of the Central and North-West Highlands, the mountain ranges of Arran the Cairngorms, Glen Coe, Lochaber, Torridon, Assynt and Sutherland, as well as the sea-cliffs of the north0east and north-west coasts, the Hebrides and the Northern Isles, and historical urban test-pieces at Dumbarton. Each of the 1,700 routes is shown on a diagram and supported by detailed information gathered and compiled by local activists. Its the book you need to inspire a lifetime's worth of rock climbing adventure in Scotland. Key features: - The book covers Scotland in it's entirety, with all levels of difficulty covered and inspirational photography throughout from some of the UK's premier photographers. - It presents the very best climbing that Scotland has to offer, both classic and lesser trodden - but equally impressive - venues. - There are venues and diagrams included that have not yet appeared in a guidebook, included recent world-class developments, - You'll find everything from relaxed climbing at sport outcrops through to full-scale sea-cliff adventures. - every single route is on a diagram, with detail never before presented in a Scottish guidebook. - Every venue has an accompanying map and detailed access information to get you to the crag. - Each section is based upon input from local activists , so the information is accurate and up-to-date and with the best routes selected. - Details of where to find further information in our comprehensive guidebooks is included. - We've included top tips to get you away from the honeypots for some top-class Scottish climbing adventures. - The book sits neatly alongside the Wired Guidebooks to 'Pembroke Rock,' 'Lake District Rock,' 'Northern Rock,' 'Peak District Rock,' and 'Lakes Sport and Slate'
From the National Outdoor Leadership School, the leader in wilderness education, comes the definitive guide on winter camping - based on the official NOLS curriculum, it's the next best thing to taking a course with a qualified instructor. You'll learn how to layer clothing to stay warm and dry, how to manoeuvre a pack sled through heavy snow cover, and how to sleep comfortably in conditions of extreme cold. Additionally, sections on avalanche safety and first aid provide essential preparation should disaster strike. Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings. The National Outdoor Leadership School's official guide to camping in extreme cold includes comprehensive coverage of winter clothing and gear, proven techniques for travelling efficiently and safely across snow and ice, and complete directions for building igloos and many other snow shelters.
Pennsylvania has the most extensive system of backpacking trails of any state east of the Mississippi River. While most hiking guides to the state feature information on dayhikes, this valuable guide will give backpackers of all levels a resource for discovering and learning about longer trails for more rugged journeys by foot.
Best Easy Day Hikes Lake Tahoe includes concise descriptions and detailed maps of 27 of the premier easy day hikes in northern California's most popular recreational destination. The hikes circle the lake, from the west shore to the east; from the slopes below Mount Rose to South Lake Tahoe. Whether you want spectacular Tahoe views, secluded rambles, alpine tarns, or journeys through historic resorts, you'll find them in this guide. Discover the Tahoe basin's natural wonders by dropping into Skunk Harbor, cruising to Galena Falls, climbing along the storied Tahoe Rim and Pacific Crest Trails, and catching your breath in secluded mountain meadows.
Lace up your boots and sample forty-seven hikes in the Mount Adams,
Indian Paradise, and Trapper Creek Wilderness Areas. Connected by
the Pacific Crest Trail, these rugged areas offer very different
environments and hiking experiences. Climb the glaciated slopes of
Mount Adams along the South Climb Route or the North Cleaver; hike
through old-growth forest where Native Americans collected
huckleberries each summer; or take in views of the Cascade Range as
far north as Mount Rainier and as far south as the Three Sisters in
central Oregon. Veteran hiker Fred Barstad introduces you to these
beautiful sights and many more. |
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