Climbing and mountaineering Books
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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£26.00
Himalayan MapHouse Trekking in the Manaslu Region & Tsum Valley
Book SynopsisThis unique pictorial guide book is the result of more than two years long painstaking but productive collaboration between Himalayan Map House and Lopsang Chhiring Lama and Sonam Lama, a passionate photographer and an emerging author, who are native to these secret and sacred Himalayan valleys recently being exposed to the modern world. The photographs and documentation cover important places of Manaslu circuit and from the valley of Tsum. This booming trekking route starts from the altitude of a mere 600m of Arughat to the highest passes above 5000m such as the Larke La and Ngu La. The book with high-quality photographs in true colors also provides more authentic and reliable information about the Manaslu and Tsum Valley for the intrepid trekkers, pilgrims, trekking agencies, guides and anyone interested in the Manaslu region and Tsum Valley. The authors take great advantage of photographs to illustrate the diverse life style of different ethnic groups, their deep respect to different religions, unique festivals and centuries old tradition.
£17.09
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
£17.09
Mountaineers Books American Alpine Journal 2024
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£34.12
