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There are few destinations in Europe where you can enjoy typical
'summer' outdoor pursuits in the middle of winter. However, Spain's
Costa Blanca is one such place and the range and quality of
activities on offer is outstanding. This multi-activity guide
presents a handpicked selection of 60 ridge routes, via ferratas,
canyons, sport-climbing crags, trad-climbing crags, hikes, trail
runs and road-cycling routes to inspire keen adventurers to explore
the region's striking ridges, peaks, crags and barrancos (canyons).
A broad spectrum of activities is covered - although since many of
the routes involve climbing skills and rope-work, the guide is
particularly well suited to climbers interested in a multi-activity
holiday - and there are plenty of mid-grade options. Although
quieter in winter, Costa Blanca is well served for accommodation
and facilities, with easy access from Alicante. The guide includes
plenty of useful information to help you plan your holiday and
directions to help you locate the start-point for each activity.
All of the activities are clearly graded and include route
description and mapping and - for the climbing routes and via
ferratas - photo topos illustrating the line of the route. Handy
tables summarise the key information, making it easy to choose an
activity to suit. With inspiring colour photography to whet your
appetite, Costa Blanca Mountain Adventures is the perfect companion
to discovering the adventures that await in this bounteous region.
This guidebook presents 75 via ferrata routes in the stunning
Italian Dolomites. Part of a 2-volume set, this book covers Val di
Fassa/Canazei, Selva, Badia/La Villa, Covara, Arabba, Falzarego,
Cortina, Misurina, Sesto and Auronzo in the northern, central and
eastern Dolomites. Routes are graded by technical difficulty and
seriousness and there are comprehensive route descriptions
accompanied by access notes, maps and topos. A wide range of
grades, lengths and styles, from routes for novices to difficult
and technical climbs are covered. Stunning photography completes
this inspirational guide to some of the most breathtaking via
ferrata routes in the world. The Italian Dolomites boast some of
the most magnificent mountain scenery on the planet and some of the
most iconic. Soaring rocky spires and jagged ridgelines are
interspersed with gentle valleys and idyllic mountain villages. The
Dolomites are also home to the world's greatest concentration of
via ferratas - mountain routes or climbs that are protected by a
series of cables, metal rungs, pegs and ladders.
The Shelf2Life Mountaineering Collection provides a unique glimpse
into the history and evolution of mountaineering through the late
19th and early 20th centuries. From historical maps, first-hand
accounts of early summits, descriptions of peaks and wilderness
areas to detailed mountaineering proofs, enthusiasts can now
experience the thrill of the greatest peaks as they were in the
early part of the century. Further, in-depth discussions of
traditional equipment, technique and routes are a fascinating study
in the evolution of the sport. Given the recent explosion of
interest in mountaineering, these books are an excellent
opportunity to revisit the roots and origins of the sport: they
offer a valuable historical perspective as well as important
information about the landscape and geography of the past.
This learning book has been written and designed for anyone who
wants to begin climbing at an indoor climbing wall. It starts you
from the very first basics of indoor climbing, by introducing
readers to the 'give-it-a-go' sessions that many climbing walls
offer.
"Who's Who in British Climbing" contains nearly 700 mini
biographies of climbers - the romantics, eccentrics and buffoons
that have made British Climbing what it is: dissolute and hungover
most of the time, with the odd unexpected burst of brilliance.They
form a world class cast of eccentrics ranging from the most
virtuous to the most hedonistically barbarous characters one could
ever hope to meet. At one end of the moral spectrum we have
Archdeacon Hudson Stuck solemnly tutoring his native charges on
ecclesiastical history while making the first ascent of Denali. At
the other there's Satan-loving Aleister Crowley pleasuring himself
in his tent on Kangchenjunga while his helpless avalanched
companions were crying for help a few yards away. In between are
the usual sprinkling of psychotic nut jobs, consummate show-offs
and infuriatingly brilliant athletes.The selection of folk gracing
the pages has been anything but scientifically objective. The
intention has been to include anyone who was born in Britain who
happened to do something significant or interesting anywhere, not
just in the UK.
Written by one of the best known navigation instructors in the UK
this is the definitive and comprehensive 'how to navigate'
textbook. It covers every aspect of mountain navigation; summer,
winter and overseas, using traditional map and compass as well as
devices such as GPS and digital software applications. This book is
a reference tool for every walker and mountaineer, from novice to
expert, as well as containing specific ideas for anyone wanting to
help teach and instruct others. It is the official navigation
handbook for the UK qualification system that includes the Mountain
Leader, Winter Mountain Leader, International Mountain Leader,
Mountaineering Instructor and Walking Group Leader and is endorsed
by the BMC, MCofS and MI. There are chapters on the Fundamentals,
Navigation Techniques, Winter Navigation, Overseas Navigation,
Global Positioning system, Digital Mapping Software and Teaching
Navigation. It has a functional design with easy-reference
colour-coded pages, striking illustrations that complement the text
and inspiring photos that give a genuine flavour of what you are up
against in the mountains. It is the fourth in a series of manuals
from Mountain Leader Training UK which includes the highly
successful "Hill Walking", "Rock Climbing" and "Winter Skills".
Carlo Forte is a well known expert on mountain navigation and is an
International Mountain Leader and Mountaineering Instructor. He is
currently the Chief Instructor at the national mountain centre,
Plas y Brenin.
Comprehensive, definitive rock and ice climbing guide covering the
North area of the Scottish Northern Highlands.
The Anti-Atlas, by Morocco Rock, is the latest selected climbs
guide to Morocco's winter sun trad climbing destination, featuring
the very best routes to be found in the region around the busy
market town of Tafraout, and only a couple of hours from Agadir
airport. This revised and updated guide documents a colossal 1700
routes on over 100 crags, including many new developments in this,
now established, quartzite paradise. The book features new cliffs
in the mighty Amaghouz Gorge on the western fringes, as well as new
discoveries in every major area throughout the guide, and also
includes the granite boulders and outcrops around Tafraout, which
have a mixture of trad and sport climbing. The area should appeal
to all climbers with a sense of adventure, and especially to those
wanting to experience a change of culture, and it is already
becoming an extremely popular destination worldwide. Modern,
colourful topos and inspiring action photography compliment the
user-friendly maps and crag table, facilitating swift and easy crag
and route choice. There are now 9 major areas to choose from,
including a selection of varied length walks at the end of each
section, to keep any stalwarts entertained on a `rest day'. No
adverts also mean that this guidebook is packed full of information
from cover to cover, including state of the art smartphone
navigation to the parking spots via satellite co-ordination. The
beautiful and rugged mountain terrain is surprisingly quick and
easy to access, many of the cliffs within twenty minutes walk from
the road, giving much of the climbing here a distinctly `cragging'
feel, akin to that to be found in many areas of the UK. There is
everything in this guide, from big mountain days on multi pitch
routes, to roadside single pitch cragging, predominantly on
perfect, sun-baked, golden quartzite. The fantastic eastern culture
and warm winter sunshine, from September right through to May,
together with the diversity of extraordinary adventures to be had,
make this area a very special place in which to climb.
This year sees the 80th anniversary of the original opening of the
CIC Hut on Ben Nevis. It also sees the completion of a major new
extension at the hut. A photo of Charles Inglis Clark climbing on
Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh as a young boy accompanies an article
by former hut custodian Gerry Peet. This is following by a profile
of Graham Macphee, who in the 1930s took full advantage of the
hut's location to pioneer a number of new routes on the North Face
when writing the first guidebook to the mountain. Gordon Smith also
writes again about his early winter adventures on Ben Nevis. This
year also sees the 70th anniversary of the first Greater Traverse
of the Cuillin by Charleson and Forde. This event is marked by
several articles relating to Skye including one by Forde's
daughter, Helen. There are lots of other stuff including climbing
in Yosemite, paragliding in Torridon and Corbett bagging, plus
details of all the rew routes done in Scotland over the last year.
This new book by Mark Reeves covers all the best mountain walks and
scrambles in and around the Snowdonia area. The coverage is done in
full Rockfax style with bigh overview photos, precise route
descriptions and detailsed maps. It also has an extensive
introduction covering some of the basic skills required for
scrambling, route planning and navigation. The walks start from
basic routes up to the summit of Snowdon like the Llanberis Path.
The main information is focussed on the multitude of scrambling
possibilities which range from long link-ups like the Snowdon
Horshoe, steady ridges like Bristly Ridge and full rock climbs like
Grooved Arete on the East Face of Tryfan. The walks are covered
with a map, description and sometimes an overview photograph. The
scrambles mostly have detailed overview photographs, descriptions
and approach maps. The harder scrambles and climbs all have
detailed description and photo topos.
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'
The annual Journal of the Scottish Mountaineering Club has
maintained a continuous record of mountain activities in Scotland
since 1890 - 116 years of unbroken publication. The 2007 Journal
includes amongst its articles: The Last of the Grand Old Masters -
Tom Patey, a personal memoir by Dennis Gray; Brief History of the
IAS Hillwalking Club; Bouldering with Ghosts by John Watson; Close
Encounters with Tom Weir, by Ken Crocket; We Never Knew her Name by
Gavin Anderson; Through the Eyes of the Owl by Ian Mitchell; Back
in Gear by Carl Schaschke; Red Fly the Banners Oh! By lain Smart;
Death by Misadventure by Alan Mullin; Time for Tea by Phil Gribbon;
Who Needs the Himalayas by Brian Davison; and, Untrodden Ways by P
J Biggar.In this Journal there are 85 pages of new climbs plus the
latest list of recent Munro baggers, book reviews and more. It also
contains colour photo sections.
Like many young people of his generation, Craig Weldon came of age
on hills all around the British Isles, but especially the Munros in
Scotland. With his friends he braved the high mountains of the
Cuillin and the lower tops of Gloucestershire, wild Welsh farmers
and even wilder midges in the Highlands. Usually funny, sometimes
dangerous, more often wet, one thing was for sure: life was never
boring!
'He appeared, without a word, in the tent's entrance, covered in
ice. He looked like anyone would after spending over twenty-four
hours in a hurricane at over 8,000 metres. In winter. In the
Karakoram. He was so exhausted he couldn't speak.' Of all the games
mountaineers play on the world's high mountains, the hardest - and
cruellest - is climbing the fourteen peaks over 8,000 metres in the
bitter cold of winter. Ferocious winds that can pick you up and
throw you down, freezing temperatures that burn your lungs and numb
your bones, weeks of psychological torment in dark isolation: these
are adventures for those with an iron will and a ruthless
determination. For the first time, award-winning author Bernadette
McDonald tells the story of how Poland's ice warriors made winter
their own, perfecting what they dubbed 'the art of suffering' as
they fought their way to the summit of Everest in the winter of
1980 - the first 8,000-metre peak they climbed this way but by no
means their last. She reveals what it was that inspired the Poles
to take up this brutal game, how increasing numbers of climbers
from other nations were inspired to enter the arena, and how
competition intensified as each remaining peak finally submitted to
leave just one awaiting a winter ascent, the meanest of them all:
K2. Winter 8000 is the story of true adventure at its most
demanding.
This is the second WIRED guide from award winning FRCC GUIDES.
Detailed coverage of all the worthwhile 'sport' climbing venues in
the Lake District together with comprehensive and updated
information for 'trad' slate, including the rad dry-tooling venue -
The Works. This new guide includes the limestone crags in the South
Lakes, including the magnificent Chapel Head Scar, the sandstone at
St Bees Head and Coudy Rocks in Appleby plus the recent
developments on micro-granite at the immensely popular Bram Crag
Quarry and, of course, all of the slate With state-of-the-art
imagery from professional photographers including David Simmonite,
Keith Sanders and Dom Bush the book is lavish in presentation and
inspirational in style. A WIRED guide, this title adds to the
stylish, bestselling, award winning series of guides and is the
second Wired guide published by the FRCC.
The West Virginia University Mountaineer is not just a mascot: it
is a symbol of West Virginia history and identity embraced
throughout the state. In this deeply informed but accessible study,
folklorist Rosemary Hathaway explores the figure's early history as
a backwoods trickster, its deployment in emerging mass media, and
finally its long and sometimes conflicted career - beginning
officially in 1937 - as the symbol of West Virginia University.
Alternately a rabble-rouser and a romantic embodiment of the
state's history, the Mountaineer has been subject to ongoing
reinterpretation while consistently conveying the value of
independence. Hathaway's account draws on multiple sources,
including archival research, personal history, and interviews with
former students who have portrayed the mascot, to explore the
complex forces and tensions animating the Mountaineer figure. Often
serving as a focus for white, masculinist, and Appalachian
identities in particular, the Mountaineer that emerges from this
study is something distinct from the hillbilly. Frontiersman and
rebel both, the Mountaineer figure traditionally and energetically
resists attempts (even those by the University) to tame or contain
it.
This guide provides information on bouldering in the Lake District,
spanning a range of areas largely within the National Park.
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