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Book SynopsisA guide to various aspects of climbing and mountaineering across the seasons for both instructors and amateur climbers alike. It includes practical instruction and clear diagrams and photographs that cover the techniques, equipment and skills for safe and enjoyable climbing.

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Book SynopsisThis selection of the very best writing on Everest begins with the first attempts and continues, via Mallory''s failed bid and Hillary and Tenzing''s triumph, to the disasters of recent years. It features 35 white-knuckle accounts of climbing on the world''s highest mountain, with all the tragedy and triumph of humankind''s striving for the top of the world, by those who know the ''Death Zone'' best - the climbers themselves. But this is much more than just the best of exhilarating first-hand accounts of climbing on Everest. It includes the full history of the conquest of Everest, and provides an evocative portrait of the cruel, natural beauty of Chomolungma, ''The Mother Goddess of the World''.

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Book SynopsisDreams of a Refugee is the extraordinary story of Mostafa Salameh, born in Kuwait to Palestinian refugees.After a childhood in the camps and a series of low-paid jobs, Mostafa was given a rare opportunity to travel to London, working in hospitality at the Jordanian Embassy. From there he moved to Edinburgh, where he took up a life of parties and nightclubbing. Religion played no part in his thinking.All this was to change. One night, Mostafa awoke having dreamt that he was standing at the top of the world reciting the adhan, the Muslim call to prayer. He took this as a sign that he needed to accomplish something previously unimaginable for a person in his position to climb Everest.Despite having no prior mountaineering experience, Mostafa sought help from friends and sponsors and, having failed twice, finally summited Everest on Jordanian Independence Day, May 25th 2008. He went on to become the first Jordanian to climb all Seven Summits' and reach the North Pole.Trade ReviewAn extraordinary story of faith, bravery and perseverance. Mostafa Salameh, the first Muslim to climb the Seven Summits and reach both Poles, claims each of us has an Everest within us; this book persuades us we can all achieve our goals if we have the courage to begin trying. -- Ranulph Fiennes, explorer, fundraiser, author and public speakerMostafa Salameh’s story should be read for its larger message on the determination necessary to face real challenges and make a change for the better. -- His Majesty King Abdullah II of JordanA heroic epic for the ages: The trailblazing path of Jordan’s most famous global explorer and conqueror of the Three Poles. -- HRH Princess Ghida Talal of Jordan, Chairperson of the King Hussein Cancer FoundationDreams of a Refugee is not merely a self-help/motivational/positive thinking book, neither is it a tragic story of refugees and their painful struggle in the unjust world; it is a story of finding one's true self, a purpose, to dream and live to bring a change for the better. * Free Press Journal, Mumbai *A wonderful evocation of what the human spirit can achieve, through grit, determination, inspiration and leadership in the face of all types of adversity. -- H. E. Mr Edward Oakden, British Ambassador to JordanInspiring is an understatement, this book spreads hope to the hopeless, optimism to the pessimist, and wakes the sleeping adventurer in many; I am witness to how many young people from all walks of life are touched by his story. -- Maher Kaddoura, businessman and philanthropistTable of ContentsList of illustrations Foreword Preface: 2017 - Climbing Ben Nevis for the People of Palestine 1 Childhood 2 London 3 Edinburgh 4 India 5 The Dream 6 Mount Everest 7 The Seven Summits and the North Pole 8 Islam 9 Palestine, Isis, Radicalisation 10 The South Pole and Onwards

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Book SynopsisNamed one of the “Five Adventure Books You Need to Read This Summer” by Backpacker MagazineFor readers of Into Thin Air, riveting high-altitude drama and the passion and drive that inspire outsized mountaineering achievements.Master of Thin Air opens with a fall that the author very nearly could not stop down an almost vertical rock ramp leading to a three-thousand-foot drop. The qualities that saved him then on K2—in addition to his mountaineering know-how and sheer good luck—drove his sixteen-year journey to summit all of the world's eight-thousanders, the fourteen peaks that exceed 8,000 meters (26,000-plus feet) and take climbers into the death zone. Incredibly, he accomplished that feat without the aid of bottled oxygen for every mountain but one. By preference, he climbed solo or in small teams, without Sherpas. During twenty-three expeditions, he spent a total of three years clinging to the sides of dangerous mountains. He lost more than twenty climbing friends and, in April 2014, witnessed Everest's deadliest avalanche.His book is a riveting, often thrilling account of what it takes to challenge the Earth's highest peaks and survive. It tells of death-defying ascents and even riskier descents, the gut-dropping consequences of the smallest mistakes or even just bad luck, the camaraderie and human drama of expeditions, the exhilaration of altitude. It is also the inspiring story of what motivates a person to achieve an extraordinary dream, a story of passion, resourcefulness, self-motivation, and hope—even in the most dire moments.Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in sports—books about baseball, pro football, college football, pro and college basketball, hockey, or soccer, we have a book about your sport or your team.In addition to books on popular team sports, we also publish books for a wide variety of athletes and sports enthusiasts, including books on running, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tennis, martial arts, golf, camping, hiking, aviation, boating, and so much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.Trade Review“Superb . . . In this book, you will discover how, time and time again, a man can draw on this inner strength.”—Doug Scott, CBE, mountaineer and author"Brilliant! Honest, gritty, and riveting."—Chris Bonington, CVO, CBE, mountaineer and author“What Andrew has done is outstanding—the toughest grand slam on the planet—the 14 x 8000ers!”—Peter Hillary, renowned adventurer and son of Sir Edmund Hillary, first man to summit Mount Everest“Excellent. Andrew Lock has ably demonstrated that true adventure is still to be found in the high altitude climbing arena, despite current trends toward commercially tainted expeditions. But perhaps more notably, in the process of three grueling decades climbing in the bleak, rarefied atmosphere of the 8,000-meter peaks, he was able to find a clarity of vision that enriched his soul. This book is a must read for alpinists intent on seeking their own true nature at any altitude.”—Pat Morrow, legendary mountaineer, author, mountain filmmaker“Andrew Lock reminds us that the greatness of the human spirit is sustained by men and woman who refuse to give up, who represent the indomitable willpower that has allowed humankind to reach the stars.”—Bryce Courtenay, author of The Power of One"An honest account of what a pragmatic, tough and dogged Aussie can achieve with will, experience, heart and an infatuation for the high Himalaya. Bravo!" —Barry Blanchard, UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide, Canmore, Canada“This mountaineer isn’t simply a thrill seeker. He is a student of his passion and passes along his knowledge of the craft to readers, breaking down everything from the geographical characteristics of each mountain to what he carries in his pack. . . . Lock’s intensity remains constant throughout . . . as he relies on a combination of experience, strength, grit, determination and intuition to get him up and down the Himalayas and beyond.”—Associated Press"Lock’s transformation from his lowland roots to his spectacular successes will thrill many . . . Lock is one of the few people to conquer all 8,000-meter summits, making his memoir required reading for adventure enthusiasts and distant admirers alike." —Library JournalOne of the Top 5 Reads for the Summer, U.S. Backpacker Magazine“Superb . . . In this book, you will discover how, time and time again, a man can draw on this inner strength.”—Doug Scott, CBE, mountaineer and author"Brilliant! Honest, gritty, and riveting."—Chris Bonington, CVO, CBE, mountaineer and author“What Andrew has done is outstanding—the toughest grand slam on the planet—the 14 x 8000ers!”—Peter Hillary, renowned adventurer and son of Sir Edmund Hillary, first man to summit Mount Everest“Excellent. Andrew Lock has ably demonstrated that true adventure is still to be found in the high altitude climbing arena, despite current trends toward commercially tainted expeditions. But perhaps more notably, in the process of three grueling decades climbing in the bleak, rarefied atmosphere of the 8,000-meter peaks, he was able to find a clarity of vision that enriched his soul. This book is a must read for alpinists intent on seeking their own true nature at any altitude.”—Pat Morrow, legendary mountaineer, author, mountain filmmaker“Andrew Lock reminds us that the greatness of the human spirit is sustained by men and woman who refuse to give up, who represent the indomitable willpower that has allowed humankind to reach the stars.”—Bryce Courtenay, author of The Power of One"An honest account of what a pragmatic, tough and dogged Aussie can achieve with will, experience, heart and an infatuation for the high Himalaya. Bravo!" —Barry Blanchard, UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide, Canmore, Canada“This mountaineer isn’t simply a thrill seeker. He is a student of his passion and passes along his knowledge of the craft to readers, breaking down everything from the geographical characteristics of each mountain to what he carries in his pack. . . . Lock’s intensity remains constant throughout . . . as he relies on a combination of experience, strength, grit, determination and intuition to get him up and down the Himalayas and beyond.”—Associated Press"Lock’s transformation from his lowland roots to his spectacular successes will thrill many . . . Lock is one of the few people to conquer all 8,000-meter summits, making his memoir required reading for adventure enthusiasts and distant admirers alike." —Library JournalOne of the Top 5 Reads for the Summer, U.S. Backpacker Magazine

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Book SynopsisTale of adventure; mountaineering in the Alps, Andes, Himalayas, Scottish mountains; cycling Lands End to John O'Groats; charity work; penguins; raising awareness for Tibet, foreign policy issues China; indigenous peoples; Peace activist; Central tenets of Buddhism;

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Book SynopsisGuide to nearly 1000 winter climbs in the English Lake District, ranging from classic high-mountain gullies and buttresses to frozen watercourses and icefalls. Covers all the known venues, with routes at all levels of difficulty from Grade I to Grade VI and above. Scafell, Pillar, Great Gable, Newland’s Hause, Helvellyn’s eastern coves, and outliers such as Cautley Spout Photo topos picture the lines taken by climbs, with accompanying text describing the key route features, crux and access/descent notes Approach maps show the best way to access each crag Details on climbing with nature conservation in mind, with symbols highlighting routes that are known habitats of rare alpine plants, or within Sites of Special Scientific Interest Joint production with the Fell and Rock Climbing Club Comprehensive notes on climbing ethics, including agreed venues for dry tooling Includes a list of first ascents dating back to the earliest Victorian pioneers Accommodation listings, climbing walls, safety notes, equipment, and a complete index of routes Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Maps and diagrams in this guide Location map Map key Editor's note Introduction Conditions Winter ethics Winter climbing styles Where to climb? Equipment Winter grades Dry tooling grades Using this guide First ascents or first claims? South Lakes Langdale Oxendale Bowfell Langdale Pikes Coniston Dow The Old Man Of Coniston Wetherlam Tilberthwaite and The Slate Quarries West Lakes Eskdale Little Narrow Cove Wasdale Scafell Massif Scafell Scafell Pike Lingmell Mosedale Western Wasdale Ennerdale Mirklin Cove Mirk Cove and Wind Gap Cove Pillar Great Gable and Kirk Fell Gable South Gable North Kirk Fell Buttermere Honister Pass Fleetwith Pike - North Face Warnscale Bottom Birkness Combe Bleaberry Combe Grasmoor Newlands Coledale Whinlatter North Lakes Borrowdale Borrowdale East Great End Area Borrowdale West Northern Fells Skiddaw Blencathra (Saddleback) Carrock Fell Thirlmere East Lakes Helvellyn Massif Helvellyn Nethermost Cove Ruthwaite Cove Cock Cove Dollywaggon Patterdale and Adjacent Valleys Patterdale - East Patterdale - West Grisedale Deepdale Sleet Cove Dovedale Kirkstone Pass Far Eastern Fells Mardale Blea Water Riggindale Whelter Bottom Swindale Longsleddale Kentmere Outlying Areas The Howgills Northern Pennines Dry Tooling Routes First Ascents Appendix A Winter Climbing and Nature Conservation Appendix B Procedure for Mountain Accidents Appendix C Useful Contacts Appendix D Campsites and Camping Barns Appendix E Climbing Walls Index of Routes

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Book SynopsisAlpine expert Kev Reynolds has spent fifty years exploring mountain landscapes and thirty writing about his experiences. Here he shares some of the high points of a full life as a wanderer and writer. Kev is the leading international authority on many mountain ranges, including the Pyrenees, many regions of the Alps and the Nepal Himalaya. As the author of numerous guides he has inspired many thousands of trekkers to follow in his footsteps. As a lecturer he regularly evokes the mood and majesty of the mountains to spellbound audiences. In this book Kev tells how he set off, aged 21, to explore the Atlas Mountains of Morocco - and never looked back. He abandoned his desk-bound local government job to pursue a life in the mountains, living and working in Britain, Austria and Switzerland before finding his true metier as a writer. These 75 stories capture the joy he has take in exploring the Atlas Mountains, Pyrenees, Alps, Himalaya and 'Other Wild Places' again and again, meeting the local people and the mountain guides, experiencing the local food, faiths and lifestyle and watching the sun rise and set against some of the world's highest peaks from summit bivvies.Table of ContentsA word before we begin Atlas Mountains: exotic mountain playground 1: Travels in an ancient land 2: Mules, frogs and bivvy bags 3: Mint tea with a muleteer Pyrenees: a spiritual home 4: Out of the shadows, into the light 5: Up and over 6: The last green valley 7: It was the nightingale 8: Tragedy on Jean-Pierre 9: The longest day 10: C'est le paradis 11: A Pyrenean maestro 12: Something of a doo-day 13: No friend in high places 14: Death of an izard 15: Among the Enchanted Mountains 16: Hole in one 17: The lost patrol 18: The way to Andorra 19: Rendezvous in Gavarnie Alps: always something new to discover 20: A big moon rising 21: Living in the clouds 22: Chasing sunrise 23: Out with a pro 24: Battle of the ibex 25: Reflections in the alpenglow 26: The wind of relief 27: Mello magic 28: The pink château 29: A roar of disapproval 30: Unease on ice 31: The joy of doing nothing 32: Just hanging around 33: Walking on ice 34: One sunset too many 35: Henry V goes walkabout 36: Heart of the storm 37: Rätikon paradise 38: Breakfast on a tray 39: Under leaden skies 40: For the thank you 41: Recording historic landscapes 42: The Emperor's Mountains 43: The giant green tortoise 44: Collecting summits 45: On the hill with Hörst 46: Moments of being Himalaya: where dreams come true 47: Abode of the gods 48: Ten thousand prayers in the wind 49: Culture shock 50: Guru with an empty doko 51: The puja room 52: Clever little sod 53: The wonder of a blue front door 54: The ultimate chapatti 55: A taste of beauty 56: Head-to-head in the Himalaya 57: The Khumbu carpenter 58: Old man very tired 59: Song of the hidden land 60: Lost 61: Mountaineers of the future 62: To the ends of the Earth 63: A shadow to Cheri Gompa 64: Ballast 65: Saving Tsewan 66: With the aid of a hearse 67: Pasa Chaur Other wild places: a kaleidoscope of experience 68: Corsica: sun and snow on the scented isle 69: Norway: the blessings of bad weather days 70: Spain: the fragrance of the hills 71: Madeira: lunching with lizards 72: Tenerife: island of the dragon tree 73: Turkey: yogurt with the matriarch 74: Peru: the garden of tears 75: Peru: Alpamayo dreaming Afterthought Glossary

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Book Synopsis ‘You fall you’re dead,’ the voice inside my head told me. I was balancing on a knife-edge ridge, sheer drops either side of me. The cold was chilling me to my core. But I could not give up. I had to focus, The summit was within reach.Everest: the highest mountain in the world and also one of the most dangerous. On May 24 2007, Tori James made history when she became the first Welsh woman, and youngest British woman, to climb to the summit of Everest. It was an amazing achievement for the petite farmer’s daughter from Pembrokeshire. In Peak Performance Tori shares the inspiration and drive that helped her to succeed in reaching the ‘rooftop of the world’.

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Book SynopsisMost of us can watch an old episode of the holiday programme Wish You Were Here without it having the life-changing effect that it had on postman Edward Buckingham. For Ed, a young man from humble origins in Cornwall, the draw of Kilimanjaro and the high mountains of the world would change his life forever. It would also very nearly end his life during a fall from high on Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world.Drawn to high places, Ed embarked on a journey that would take him to the summit of the highest mountain on every continent. His seven summits actually involved ten summits - he climbed the highest summit in Western Europe, Mont Blanc, and the highest in Continental Europe, Mount Elbrus, as well as summiting Australia s Mount Kosciusko and the far more remote Papua New Guinea summit of Carstenz Pyramid, the highest point in Australasia. And, of course, Cho Oyu.In 7 Summits, Ed tells of hardship and near-death experiences on Cho Oyu, the sheer scale and suffering in being the first Cornishman to ascend Everest, as well as his final summit, Mount Vinson in Antarctica. Ed develops as a man throughout his quest. Always humble, working hard for the Royal Mail delivering post to fund his trips, on his early trip to Aconcagua and on his first attempt on Mont Blanc he is very much a novice mountaineer, but his passion for the outdoors and willingness to help his fellow climbers is always there. During his fifteen-year quest Ed's experience grows, particularly in the sub-Arctic of Alaska, where his ascent of Denali tested his stamina and equipment to the limit. At the culmination of his quest, he emerges as a capable climber, fit and strong and by sheer determination has become a world-class athlete, running full and ultra marathons, climbing mountains and delivering post.Table of Contents1 The Roof of Africa2 Growing Up 3 Aconcagua 2001 4 Breaking Down on a Summit 5 Alaska 6 Unfinished Business 7 The Himalaya 8 Making a Comeback from Setbacks 9 The Jewel in the Crown 10 Pushing for Summit 11 The Goal of Seven Summits 12 The Waiting Game 13 My Swansong 14 My Fifteen-Year Degree 15 Mud, Sweat and the Penis Gourd 16 The True Seventh Summit Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisAcclaimed hillwalking writers Ian R Mitchell and George Rodway tell the fascinating story of Aberdeen-born Alexander Kellas, and his contribution to mountaineering from the 20th century to the present day. Now a largely neglected figure, Kellas is the pioneer of high altitude physiology, his climbing routes still in evidence today. Follow Kellas' journey, which takes him from the Scottish Cairngorms to the Himalaya, and discover how his struggles and explorations have impacted upon mountaineering today.Trade ReviewPraise for Ian R Mitchell: To have produced a work of such significance that is also fun to read is an achievement. - Terry Gifford, High Reviews on Scotland's Mountains Before the Mountaineers Praise for George W Rodway: For all who appreciate the origins and development of high altitude mountaineering, this is a must. - John I Murray, Irish Mountain Log on George Ingle Finch's The Struggle for Everest

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Book SynopsisBaffies’ Easy Munro Guide to the Cairngorms is the third volume in Ralph Storer’s inspirational series of guidebooks dedicated to finding the easiest way up Scotland’s highest mountains. This latest volume covers the Cairngorms National Park.Trade ReviewHis books are exceptional… Storer subverts the guidebook genre completely. THE ANGRY CORRIE Packed to bursting with concise information and route descriptions. There should be room for this guide in every couch potato’s rucksack. OUTDOOR WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD, on Baffies’ Easy Munro Guide Volume 1Table of Contents1 Beinn a’ Ghlo – Carn Liath 2 Carn a’ Chlamain 3 Carn na Caim (& A’ Bhuidheanach Bheag) 4 Meall Chuaich 5 The Cairnwell (& Carn Aosda & Carn a’ Gheoidh) 6 Glas Tulaichean 7 Carn Bhac 8 Glas Maol (& Cairn of Claise) 9 Tolmount (& Tom Buidhe) 10 Mayar (& Driesh) 11 Broad Cairn (& Cairn Bannoch) 12 Carn an t-Sagairt Mor 13 Carn a’ Choire Bhoidheach 14 Lochnagar – Cac Carn Beag 15 Mount Keen 16 Sgor Gaoith (& Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair) 17 The Devil’s Point 18 Carn a’ Mhaim 19 Derry Cairngorm 20 Braeriach 21 Cairn Gorm 22 Ben Macdui 23 Bynack More 24 Beinn a’ Bhuird 25 Ben Avon

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Book SynopsisThere is a myth: that travel and exploration are the privileged pastimes of youth. Adventure has an age restriction, and the extraordinary an expiry date. Vicky Jack’s inspiring tale of courage, perseverance and strong-headedness reveals the falsity behind this myth as she becomes the oldest British woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. The Sky’s the Limit is the account of Vicky’s journey from the Munros of her native Scotland to the summit of the world’s highest peak. Her pilgrimage is full of trials as she battles through Antarctic storms, falls off Mt McKinley in Alaska, is shot at in Indonesia, and runs out of oxygen on Mt Everest; yet Vicky’s characteristic determination is never diluted as she strives towards her goal. Anna Magnusson brilliantly captures Vicky’s sense of ambition, faithfully retelling this tale of inspiration, challenge and success. This story is both a reminder to all that it is never too late to chase a childhood ambition, and an encouragement to never give up on your dreams – no matter how out of reach they may seem.Trade ReviewA book that breaks down any inhibitions and makes you want to escape to the wilds. – MARK BEAUMONT Vicky Jack’s story is extraordinary. Respect. – MICHAEL PALINTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Prologue Chapter One In the Garden Chapter Two Travelling Chapter Three The Highest Hill in Europe (Mount Elbrus) Chapter Four Under African Skies (Kilimanjaro) Chapter Five High in The Andes (Aconcagua) Chapter Six The White South (Vinson Massif) Chapter Seven The Hardest Journey (Mount Mckinley) Chapter Eight The Dark Mountain (Carstensz Pyramid) Chapter Nine The Road to Everest Chapter Ten The Highest Mountain in the World (Mount Everest) Chapter Eleven On Top of the World Epilogue Afterword

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Book SynopsisIn Extreme Scotland, award-winning adventure-sports photographer Nadir Khan takes us on a jaw-dropping tour through Scotland's epic mountain landscape. Nadir showcases his work with some of the best adventure athletes in the world - including Ines Papert and James Pearson - in a portfolio that has placed him at the forefront of adventure-sports photography in the UK. From the icy walls of Ben Nevis's frozen north face to the raging seas of the north coast, Scotland plays host to world-class adventure sports of every discipline. Ice climbing, kayaking, ski-touring, trail running, surfing, mountain biking and rock climbing are all captured beautifully in this fitting testament to Scotland's outstanding landscapes and adrenaline sports. Alongside contributions from climber and author Nick Bullock, Tom Livingstone, Elana Bader, Mike Pescod, David Canning and Stuart B. Campbell, Nadir gives us an insight into his photographic inspirations, and shares insights and approaches to composition and other elements of his photography.Table of ContentsForeword by Hamish MacInnes; Introduction; Winter; The Hurting; The Rain by Nick Bullock; Ice Climbing by David Canning; Crème de Violette by Tom Livingstone; The Choice by Elana Bader; Making Decisions by Mike Pescod; One Day by Elana Bader; Spring; Composition; Summer; Feeling Connected; Are You? by Elana Bader; Gear; Autumn; Touching Rock by Elana Bader; Coire ’n Uaigneis by Stuart B. Campbell; Acknowledgements.

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Book SynopsisMore than just a travel guide, The Call of the Mountains is a lyrical testament to the power of the Scottish mountains to offer anyone of reasonable fitness either simple enjoyment or a deeper journey of transformation. From the pinnacles of Skye to the rolling plateau of the Cairngorms; from the flanks of Ben Lomond to the Pass of Glencoe; from the summit of Ben Nevis to far away Ben Hope – these lands can be your gymnasiums, your art galleries and your sacred spaces all in one. Based on 1,000 miles of trekking across these mountains, this book shows you: • Where to find the best views • How geology, history, culture, flora and fauna have shaped these mountainscapes • How engagement with these lands can nurture your spirit, as well as your body and mindTrade Review'Scotland has inspired legions of explorers and adventurers; this book will show you why. A wonderful journey through landscape, culture and obsession.' --MYLES FARNBANK, Director of Wilderness Scotland'This book quickly drew me in. These journeys are precisely depicted through the author's perceptive eye for detail and his obvious passion for the outdoors.' --STEVEN FALLON, mountain guide and record-holder for completing all the Munros 15 times'This is a wonderful book that should be read, and will then probably be re-read, by just about anyone with any interest in Scotland's mountains.' --Undiscovered Scotland

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