This pocket field guide to identifying 230 common Alpine flowers is packed with all the information you need to recognise your favourites while out in the mountains. Designed for the non-specialist, this little handbook is arranged by colour and also includes a glossary of flower parts and an introduction which describes the amazing lengths ......
This guidebook provides 30 day walks on the islands of the Croatian Adriatic, ranging from short, easy coastal strolls to more challenging, full day outings over rocky ridges and summits, with spectacular views of the Dalmatian coast. Featuring routes on 14 Croatian islands, including the islands of Hvar and Mljet, as well as quieter islands.
This guidebook covers 21 routes across the North Downs, an area boasting some of south east Englands finest trails. Included is a 59km MTB route on the Downs Link which joins the North Downs to the South Downs at Shoreham-by-Sea. Rides are graded for difficulty, and illustrated with OS map extracts and height profiles.
This handy pocket-sized guidebook offers route descriptions for 111 day walks and 10 multiday tours in the Valais - home to some of Europe's most dramatic mountains from the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa to Bietschhorn and Grand Combin. From easy valley walks to harder treks across rugged passes over high ridges - routes for all abilities.
Part of a two-volume set, this guide describes walking all 109 Corbetts (Scotland's 2500-2999ft mountains) north of the Great Glen. From Ardgour to Cape Wrath including Knoydart, Applecross and Torridon, as well as Mull, Rum, Harris and Skye. Many are little-climbed and know few crowds. For walkers who want the most interesting routes.
This guidebook offers over 30 walking routes to the 120km-long Karavanke range, a natural border between Austria and Slovenia. One and two-day routes can be expanded to suit walkers of all abilities. The routes mostly use approaches from the forested valleys and grassy peaks of the Slovene side, with bases in unspoilt towns and villages.
Walking the Stubai Rucksack Route and the Stubai Glacier Tour
Now in its third edition, this guide describes two multi-
day hut-to-hut tours: the Stubai Rucksack Route and the
more challenging Stubai Glacier Tour, either of which can
be completed in 8-10 days. The guide fully describes both
of these tours and includes a comprehensive hut
directory. The renowned Stubai Alps, in the heartland of
the ......
Situated in the heart of Austria and the Eastern Alps the
Hohe Tauern National Park is the largest in Europe and a
World Conservation Area, taking in the Tirol, Salzburg
and Karnten. The area boasts dramatic valleys headed by
scores of peaks and trekkers are well supported by some
of the best huts in the Alps. The Park is centred on ......
Understanding, testing and interpreting snow conditions to make better avalanche predictions
This practical guide is aimed at walkers, climbers and
snowsport enthusiasts who want to acquire or improve
their knowledge of snow and avalanche release, and also
at snow professionals, guides, mountaineering and
snowsport instructors and ski patrollers. It describes
the process of formation and evolution of snow and shows
practical methods ......
