Climbing and mountaineering Books
Versante Sud S.R.L Mountain Bike North Garda: 54 itineraries
Book Synopsis54 routes throughout the Garda Trentino area of northen Italy - Monte Baldo, Monte Velo, Monte Tremalzo, Valle dei Laghi, Val di Ledro, Vallagarina, Val di Gresta. The area of Upper Garda, already a well known destination amongst many European mountain bikers, offers itineraries to satisfy all levels of cyclists, from beginners to freeriders and is equipped to accommodate the most demanding sportsmen and women. The guide book illustrates the Upper Garda area, as well as selecting itineraries in the nearby areas of Brentonico, the Valley of Lakes, Val di Ledro and Vallagarina. English language throughout.
£27.50
Versante Sud S.R.L Bouldering in Gran Sasso: Magia di Calcare
Book SynopsisThe Gran Sasso in central Italy is home to arguably the country's best known limestone bouldering area. This guidebook is the result of a decade of development on fantastic rock in the unspoiled setting of the national park. Six areas are described all above 1,000m: Monte Aquila Vado di Sole Val Maone Vallone delle Cornacchie Valle del Monte Poggio Umbricchio Explanatory notes and descriptions for each problem are accompanied by maps and breathtaking photos to make this guide a must for climbers of all levels. In English, Italian and German languages.
£23.70
Versante Sud S.R.L Valsesia Rock: Alagna, Val Grande, Val Sermenza,
Book SynopsisThird edition of the rock climbing guidebook to Valsesia, north west Italy. Italian language throughout with colour photographs and drawn & photo topos. Areas covered are:- * Alagna * Val Grande - Alta Valsesia * Val Sermenza * Varallo e Valmastallone * Bassa Valsesia
£23.70
Anavasi Northern Imittos (Mount Hymettos): 2014
Book Synopsis1:10,000 scale. At this scale over 200 short and longer paths were depicted covering the northern and central section of this much visited Athenian mountain. On the reverse side of the map is an outline of the network of footpaths with brief comments and icons providing additional information on the existance of waymarkers, the condition of the paths and possible difficulties one may encounter on route.
£9.99
Anavasi Alonisos: 2015
£8.17
Anavasi Mount Dirfis - Mount Xerovouni: 2018
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£9.98
Anavasi Sikinos: 2009
Book SynopsisSikinos resembles a minimalist canvas composed of few but authentic elements. With the exception of the old cobblestone path from the harbour to Chora, of which only less than jalf remains, the rest of the network of footpaths is intact - although somewhat neglected. Anavasi has been at the forefront of developments in Greek cartography since the publication of its first map in 1997. It remains the only Greek cartographic company to use scientific methods for the collection of field data and map composition, using GPS and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for the organization and processing of data in over 100 thematic levels and creating databases on a national scale.
£8.86
Anavasi Climbing in Athens: 2004
Book SynopsisA climbing guide for the small cliffs of Athens and the the outlying areas such as Likavitos, Tourkovounia, Filopapou, Imitos, Parnitha, Pendeli, Kakia Thalasa and others. Location maps, sketched topos of the crags with grading. English and Greek text.
£10.36
Anavasi Elikon: 2005
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£7.82
Anavasi Gramos: 2010
Book SynopsisNorth of the Zagori region up to the Albanian border, the mountainous landscape of alternating peaks and ridges was until recently an almost inaccessible region. The large riverbed of Sarandaporos delilimits Mts Gramos, Smolikas and Voio. Mt Vasilitsa became recently well known thanks to its vast ski resort.
£9.98
Anavasi Kalimnos: 2007
Book SynopsisWaterproof and tear resistant. Trails marked and illustrated with pictures
£9.50
Anavasi Mountain Editions,Greece Monemvasia - Maleas - Elafonisos: 2009
Book SynopsisThe map covers the easternmost arm of the Peloponnese, a region with hilly semi-mountainous terrain many monuments and great natural beauty. Highlights of the area are the fortress city of Monemvasia and the exotic beaches of Elafonisos. Two networks of paths, the southern one centred around Neapoli and the northern around Monembasia, can be seen on the map.
£7.82
Anavasi Giona, Vardoussia, Parnassos: 2009
Book SynopsisThe new guide by Anavasi is the first of a new series called "Green Guides". These guides will focus on the mountain regions of Greece. The aim of this small guide is to point out the beauty and unique qualities of the three mountains: Giona, Vardoussia and Parnassos. With photos and texts on the flora and fauna, details on routes that go through the villages and monuments and a wide range of trekking routes with maps and descriptions, winter and summer climbs, routes for cross country skiing. Finally, the guide also contains information on the Parnassos ski centers and the best places for paragliding.
£10.36
Anavasi Pindos South: 2019
Book SynopsisThe hiking map of Southern Pindus [3.2/4.2] Peristeri - Kakarditsa - Tzoumerka - Koziakas - Avgo - Tringia. It covers a huge mountainous area that extends between the pass of Katara (and the new Egnatia highway) and the northern edge of Agrafa massif. Includes dozens of famous mountain peaks collectively called Southern Pindos. It is also known as the mountains of Aspropotamos by the legendary Aspropotamos (Acheloos river) that runs through the heart of this region through landscapes of incredible wildness. Several new paths have been added since the previous editions as well an entire mountain, Kokkinolakkas with new trails recently opened and marked . The road network has been also updated. The map is printed on synthetic paper Polyart which is perfectly waterproof and durable in use and is placed in cardboard folder where you will find information on ascents to the major peaks in the region of the map.
£9.98
Anavasi Prespa - Vitsi - Voras: 2014
Book SynopsisThe two maps, Prespa - Mt Varnous - Mt Vitsi, on one side and Mt Voras, on the other, include border areas of Western Macedonia that were until recently off the beaten track. Nowadays these areas have become popular tourism destinations that offer literally everything, from recreation activities and nature attractions to adventure sports, including skiing (there are 3 ski resorts in the area), air sports, off-road touring, motocross, cycling, hiking (the European trails E4 and E6 cross the map area), mountain running, spas, even swimming(!) at the beaches of Vegoritis and Megali Prespa lakes and naturally birdwatching. Tourism infrastructure is well developed and there are even high standard resorts such as Nymphaio and Palaios Agios Athanasios villages.
£9.98
Anavasi Mount Kyllini (Ziria): 2016
Book SynopsisMt Kyllini (Ziria) area of the northern Peloponnese on a light, waterproof and tear-resistant, contoured and GPS compatible map 1:30,000 from Anavasi, overprinted with recommended hiking trails. Coverage, with an overlap between the sides, extends from the coast of the Gulf of Corinth between Messineika / Kamari in the east and Palaria Platanou in the west, inland across the Mt Kyllini to just beyond Lake Stimfalia. All place names are in both Greek and Latin alphabet. The map has contours at 20m intervals plus altitude colouring and spot heights. Within the Mt Kyllini area an overprint highlights hiking trails indicating their waymarking signage, with the accompanying legend showing their length, walking time and change in altitude. Other local paths indicate wide or narrow and well defined or faint trails. Symbols show mountain refuges, gorges suitable for canyoning, historic sites and interesting locations, etc. Road network indicates roads in good or poor condition, and shows distances on main routes. The map has a 1km UTM grid. An index, printed on the detachable map cover, lists both Greek and Latin versions of village names. Map legend includes English.
£9.98
Anavasi Mount Parnassos: 2019
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£9.98
Anavasi Giona - Mt Vardousia: 2019
Book SynopsisThe map of Giona - Vardousia 1: 25.000 is not the new version of the map of Giona - Oiti - Vardousia but a completely new map that proposes for the first time exploration and adventure routes. Because more and more people are seeking adventure on the spurs and the peaks of Mts Vardousia and Giona. Vardousia has a face for all tastes, from the unvisited northern massif, to the splendid crossing of the southern ridge and the technical alpine style ascents to Plaka-Pyramida and Korakas crest. On Mount Giona, almost everything moves around the imposing peak Pyramida and the endless cliffs that stretch down to the south. Along with the demanding routes Karagiannis and Bekos, the map offers many alternative trails, from the long Reka ravine to short hikes to Arsali cave church and the cave of Myer.
£9.98
Cordee Mountaineering in Slovenia: The Julian Alps and
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£27.09
Himalayan MapHouse Trekking Around Langtang: Gosainkund & Helambu,
Book SynopsisTo the north of Kathmandu, the Langtang, Gosainkund, Helambu and Tamang Heritage regions are a surprisingly pristine garden of nature's wonders.This guide gives; Detail on the routes, side trips and new trekking destinations
£17.99
Mountaineers Books American Alpine Journal 2024
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£34.12
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Touching the Void
Book SynopsisThe author relates his nearly fatal adventures mountaineering in the Andes, adventures that included a fall into a crevice, broken limbs, and return to safety.
£14.39
HarperCollins Climbing High
£12.89
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Touching My Fathers Soul A Sherpas Journey to the
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£15.19
iUniverse Cascadian Odyssey with the Blueberry Kid
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£18.07
iUniverse Dying Alive on Rinjani Lombok Indonesia
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£9.12
iUniverse Kilimanjaro via the Marangu Route Tourist Route My Ass
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£8.97
Steady Climb LLC The Steady Climb A Family Journey From Mountains to Markets
£16.60
Crown K2 Life and Death on the Worlds Most Dangerous
Book SynopsisA thrilling chronicle of the tragedy-ridden history of climbing the world's most difficult and unpredictable mountain, by the bestselling authors of The Mountain and No Shortcuts to the Top“Gripping . . . reveals a good deal about the rarefied noble-gonzo world of high-altitude mountaineering.”—The New York TimesEd Viesturs, one of the world's premier high-altitude mountaineers, explores the remarkable history of K2 and of those who have attempted to conquer it. At the same time, he probes the mountain's most memorable sagas in order to illustrate lessons about the fundamental questions mountaineering raises—questions of risk, ambition, loyalty to one's teammates, self-sacrifice, and the price of glory. Viesturs knows the mountain firsthand. He and renowned alpinist Scott Fischer climbed it in 1992 and got caught in an avalanche that sent them sliding to almost certain death befor
£13.49
£26.96
Ullapool Rock Torridon Bouldering Welcome to the Jumble
£14.62
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