Lofoten & the western Vesterålen Islands at 1:220, 000 on an indexed map showing road & ferry connection, plus 11 detailed street plans of the islands’ main towns & villages annotated with various services & facilities. On one side is the road map of the islands with the adjoining part of the mainl&. Road network

Includes:: small, privately maintained local roads & indicates distances on main routes. A very wide range of symbols mark various tourist facilities, including several types of tourist accommodation graded according to the standard of equipment, places of interest, viewpoints, etc. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 15` intervals. On the reverse are 11 detailed street plans of local centres of population. The plans are annotated with symbols for various services, including hotels & tourist accommodation. On most plans streets show selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. One large index with 2000 entries covers both the main map & all the plans. Map legend

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This is the second Rockfax guidebook to this spectacular & beautiful area, the first 2008 volume won the Banff Guidebook of the Year Award & put Lofoten very much on the map. This guide has been updated & expanded with a completely new set of crag photographs, plus some fantastic maps & all the new developments from the nine years since the last book was published. For the first time also included is coverage of the astounding set of peaks around the Stetind area on the mainl&, close to Narvik. ...

Lofoten Islands in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational Turkart maps at 1:100, 000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey & additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but

Includes:: local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy & more difficult trails, as well as mountain huts & campsites. Many titles also indicate cycle or ski routes, other accommodation possibilities, sport & recreational facilities, including alpine skiing slopes, places of interest, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks giving latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. Several titles have on the reverse additional tourist information, although in most cases in Norwegian only. To see the list of Turkart maps at 1:100, 000 & links to Turkart series at 25K, 50K & Hiking Sets please click on the series link above.



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This Lofoten National Tourist Route Map belongs to a series of 18 map & postcards sets describing popular tourist routes all over Norway. The map set

Includes:: a map in 1: 100, 000 presenting an accurate topography (based on the Norwegian topographic survey) which describes local footpaths, cycle or ski routes, sport & recreational facilities, places of interest, places to stay & eat, viewpoints. The Lofoten National Tourist Route in the county of Nordland is a 230 kilometre-long stretch of road between the bridge across Raftsundet in the north & Å in the south. Svolvær & Leknes are the two urban centres in the area. This national tourist route takes you through Lofoten`s distinctive & stunning scenery
- a contrast of craggy peaks, white beaches & emerald green sea. The tidal currents between the islands are at the base of Lofoten`s important fishing industry & its rich cultural traditions. Along the shores are many fishing hamlets with their characteristic rorbuer (fishermen’s cabins). Every year the wonders of nature & the living coastal culture attract thousands of visitors, filling the brief weeks of summer with life & sound
- & the midnight sun. There are many opportunities for activities at sea & in the mountains, but the Lofoten Islands are also a place of peace & quiet. Winter is the best time for Lofoten fishery, for the skrei (winter cod) in particular, which still means so much for the local settlements. Getting around the islands by car or cycle is easy. From Bodø & Moskenes there are boats to the island communities of Værøy & Røst, the last settlements before the open sea. The rocks south of Røst are the nesting sites for millions of seabirds. Whales, seals & killer whales are also to be seen in the area, & organised boat trips give you the chance to sea birds & sea animals at close range. Several descriptions & illustrations are included in the map to deliver a good visual representation of the trip. The set
Features: One map: scale 1:100, 000 Text in three languages (Norwegian, English & German)5 Postcards (13.5x 25cm) To see the list of other titles in this series, please click on the series link.




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The islands of Flakstadøya, Moskenesøya, Værøy & Røslandet in the western part of the Lofoten Islands in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50, 000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey & additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but

Includes:: local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy & more difficult trails, as well as mountain huts & campsites. Many titles also indicate cycle or ski routes, other accommodation possibilities, sport & recreational facilities, including alpine skiing slopes, places of interest, etc. The maps have a UTM grid & margin ticks giving latitude & longitude. Map legend

Includes:: English. Several titles have on the reverse additional tourist information, although in most cases in Norwegian only. To see the list of Turkart maps at 1:50, 000 & links to Turkart series at 25K, 100K & Hiking Sets please click on the series link above.



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Mountain areas of central & northern Sweden on waterproof & tear-resistant, GPS compatible topographic “ Fjällkartan” maps at 1:100, 000 & 1:50, 000 from Lantmäteriet
- the country’s national survey organization, with hiking & ski routes, campsites & youth hostels, etc. Relief is shown by contours at 20m intervals & enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to indicate different types of vegetation or land use. An overprint shows trails for hiking & cross-country skiing, indicating waymarked or unmarked & summer or winter only routes. Also shown are mandatory & recommended trails for snowmobiles & areas prohibited for cross-country vehicles. Symbols indicate locations of campsites, youth hostels, huts & wind shelters, mountain lodges & other types of tourist accommodation, emergency telephones, etc. The maps have both a 1-km UTM grid & a latitude/longitude grid in steps of 10`. Map legend

Includes:: English. On the reverse there are descriptions of the area in Swedish only, GPS coordinates for selected locations, etc. Most sheets also include a brief note in English on public access regulations. To see the list of titles in this series please click on the series link.


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In 1940 Steinbeck sailed in a sardine boat with his great friend the marine biologist, Ed Ricketts, to collect marine invertebrates from the beaches of the Gulf of California. The expedition was described by the two men in Sea of Cortez, & was originally published in 1941. The day-to-day story of the trip is told here in the Log, which combines science, philosophy & high-spirited adventure. An exhilarating & highly entertaining read from one of the all-time greats. ...

Map No. 700, Logan
- Bear River Range in Utah at 1:75, 000, part of an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking
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This sailor`s logbook has received a makeover. Redesigned to appeal to the 21st century sailor, it is fun to use, designed to last a full season & the perfect gift for anyone passionate about sailing. The new design allows space for electronic navigation information & for narrative & it doubles as a visitors` book. ...

Every yacht or motor boat now uses GPS as their primary source of positional information when navigating. The page layout of this Logbook has been designed for clear entry of GPS positions & waypoints. The left-hand spread is for passage planning & the right-hand spread is for plotting positions on passage. There is also space to include narrative & separate pages for pilotage, harbour, anchorage & other notes & a section to use as a visitors` book or to record crew changes. The size of the book makes it absolutely ideal to be used on small chart tables, without completely covering the chart that also needs to be referred to. This second edition reintroduces the silver blocking on the front cover, giving the Logbook a stylish feel & makes it the ideal place in which to record those precious journeys undertaken in your yacht. ...