The guidebook has walks and climbs in the Picos de Europa, a limestone range to the north of the central section of the Cordillera Cantabrica, on the northern Atlantic shore of Spain, Europe. Routes divided into two main groups: valley-based and mountain, of all grades. With background information such as geology, flora, fauna and history.
A Mountain Climber's Lifetime Odyssey to the Top of the World
At age 16 Chris Kopczynski carved into the handle of his ice axe the words "Everest/Eiger", marking his goal to climb the two mountains known as the highest and the hardest. He accomplished that goal by the age of 33, becoming the ninth American to summit Everest and the first American to summit both the North Face of the Eiger and Mt. Everest. ......
Guidebook to via ferrata routes in the Italian Dolomites covering the northern, central and eastern regions, including Cortina, Fassa, Sesto, Canazei and Corvara, with advice on choosing the best base. Comprehensive route descriptions for 75 graded routes with maps, topos and stunning photography. Part of a 2-volume set.
This inspirational guidebook is packed with suggestions for all sorts of mountain activities, from gentle family walks to an ascent of Mont Blanc and from graded cycling up to mountain passes to spectacular downhill MTB routes, to offer more than enough ideas for several multi-activity trips with family and friends to this stunning area of the ......
This guidebook shows the unique character of the via ferrata routes of the French Alps, which have been increasing in number in recent years. Combining elements of scrambling, mountaineering and rock climbing, all in the boldest, most exposed terrain, they allow new ways to enjoy the famous Alpine vistas and new experiences of the renowned ......
The must-have handbook on rescue techniques for serious climbers
Whether you need to assist your partner past a difficult section of a climb or rappel down a multipitch route with an injured climber, you owe it to yourself and your fellow climbers to be prepared. How to Climb™: Self-Rescue fully describes and ......
Strategies, advice, detailed topo booklet and 10 classic scrambles
This 2-volume set provides all the information required to complete the main ridge traverse on Skye's Black Cuillin. Strategy, gear, training, navigation and logistics are covered, and 10 classic scrambles are described. A lightweight second guidebook gives the scrambler detailed maps, topos and route description for the ridge traverse itself.
Guidebook to 40 graded walks and scrambles in the Anti-Atlas mountains of southern Morocco. Routes from 5 to 25km, including a summary of a 1 week long-distance trail from the north to the south of the Anti-Atlas. Covers 6 main areas, including Tafroute, Jebel El Kest, Ait Mansour, Ameln Valley, Taskra and Tanalt.
