Map No. 266, Mount Tamalpais & Point Reyes, CA, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.* *IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.*

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Mount Taranaki in the Egmont National Park at 1:65, 000 in a series of contoured & GPS compatible maps from New Topo NZ Ltd, with exceptionally vivid presentation of the terrain, routes clearly highlighted, & symbols to show locations of various facilities. The overprint highlights Round the Mountain & Pouakai Circuits, plus other adjoining tracks. Contour interval is 20m. Maps in the series from New Topo NZ Ltd cover the country ...

Mount Taranaki in the Egmont National Park at 1:65, 000 in a series of contoured & GPS compatible maps from New Topo NZ Ltd, with exceptionally vivid presentation of the terrain, routes clearly highlighted, & symbols to show locations of various facilities. The overprint highlights Round the Mountain & Pouakai Circuits, plus other adjoining tracks. Contour interval is 20m. Maps in the series from New Topo NZ Ltd cover the country’s popular hiking & tramping areas. The maps have contours (20m in most titles
- please confirm in the individual description) enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to indicate various types of the terrain & vegetation: glaciers, scree, lava flows, shingle, s&, swamps, exotic forest, scrub, native bush, etc. The overprint for the routes distinguishes, as appropriate, between tramping tracks & routes, walking tracks, & waymarked or unmarked trails. Symbols show facilities such huts, campsites, public toilets, viewpoints, car parks, etc. Where useful, the maps also have brief notes about hut reservations. All the titles are GPS compatible, most with a 1-km NZ national grid (GPS users can uses WGS84). To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link.
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Map No. 322, Mount Whitney in California at 1:40, 000, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national & state parks or forests & other popular recreational areas. Cartography is based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information. The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, highlight walking trails along with campsites & other accommodation, picnic sites, areas for various recreational pursuits such as horse riding or skiing, drinking water sources, & many other facilities of interest to the outdoor enthusiast. Cartography is based on information from the USGS (United States Geological Survey
- the country’s national survey organization), revised by the National Geographic Maps in cooperation with the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, etc. Topography is excellently presented by contours (interval varies according to scale), enhanced by relief shading & colouring/graphics for wood cover, glaciers, etc. All heights are given in feet. The maps have a UTM grid plus latitude & longitude margin ticks & GPS waypoints for selected important locations. Each map is double-sided to give either maximum coverage of the chosen area or additional enlargements of its important sections. Accompanying notes provide useful information on relevant regulations, safety precautions, contact addresses, etc.IMPORTANT
- PLEASE NOTE: the series is very extensive, ranging in scale from 1:400, 000 for the vast national parks of Alaska to 1:25, 000 for local map in several states. We recommend, therefore, viewing the series by state rather than the whole list.

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The southernmost sheet of the five maps in this series reguired to cover the High Sierra between the Yosemite Valley & Mt Whitney. The John Muir Trail/ Pacific Crest Trail is marked, as well as numerous other local hiking routes. This map is Approx. centred on Triple Peak Divide on the border of Kings Canyon NP & Sequoia NP. The John Muir Trail reaches Mt Whitney & the Pacific Crest Trail continues south to Cotonwood Pass at the south-east corner. ...

Following the success of ”A Pocket Guide to Snowdonia`s best Mountain Walks” published in 2007, Mara Books have launched Carl Rogers` new book ” Mountain & Hill Walking in Snowdonia”, a two-volume in-depth pocket sized guide to mountain walks in the Snowdonia National Park. Every hill group in the National Park is covered in detail & the book is lavishly illustrated in full colour with the author`s photographs & relief maps. Volume 2 covers the lesser-known southern half of Snowdonia
- Moelwynion, Rhinogydd, Arenig, Arans, Cadair Idris & Dyfi hills, as well as outlying areas like the Tarrens, Snowdonia`s southern-most summits, & the Berwyns, lying just outside the National Park boundary. Every summit of note in Snowdonia is covered by at least one route, all the routes are full-day circular walks & include some low-end scrambles. The routes are a mix of well known `classic rounds` such as the Snowdon Horseshoe & Moel Siabod, as well as many lesser-known routes & summits. Each route is described in detail & is accompanied by a full colour relief map as well as information on official parking, distances & height gained.
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This new guide to a range of mountain adventures in the Haute Maurienne region of south east France, beside the Italian border in the French Alps is a collection of the finest day walks, scrambles, rock climbs, via ferratas, treks & mountain biking (MTBing) & road cycling routes, offering all the inspiration needed for a multi-activity or family holiday. Perfect for `mid-grade` independent adventure sport enthusiasts, the Haute Maurienne is a fabulous stepping stone between the mountains of the UK & the highest Alpine peaks. Routes vary from pretty Alpine lake rambles to mammoth mountain bike routes & include the normal route to the summit of Dent Parrach� � ½e, the Matterhorn of the valley which can be reached without crossing a glacier, & arranged by difficulty. Information about facilities & grades for each activity are carefully explained & routes are illustrated with sketch maps, topos & profiles & inspiring photographs of mountaineers in the action among the Alpine scenery. Readers, whether they are adrenaline-seeking adventure sports enthusiasts or gentle Alpine ramblers, will be able to mix & match their adventures. ...

Mountain Ash in 1898 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers the town of Mountain Ash in the Cynon Valley. Coverage stretches from Aber-ffrwyd Road southward to Springfield Street. Features include Navigation Colliery, Deep Dyffryn Colliery, St Margaret`s church, Graig-isaf Quarry, Miskin area, Newtown area, Fforest-uchaf, Afon Cynon, Aberdare Railway with station, GWR railway with station, Town Hall, Graig Isaf, Graig Daren-las, Graig-hwnt Plantation, tramways to quarries, St David`s church, St Teilo`s church, engine shed, schools, etc. A commercial directory of Mountain Ash is on the reverse. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

In this eagerly awaited follow up to Pakistani cookbook Summers Under the Tamarind Tree, food writer & cookery teacher Sumayya Usmani continues her journey of discovery through the exotic cuisine of her native Pakistan. Mountain Berries & Desert Spice introduces home cooks to Pakistani desserts & explores their unique significance in the country`s culture & traditions. The 70 authentic & family recipes travel from the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains in the north (where berries & fruits grow in abundance), via the fertile Punjab (with its rice- & grain-based desserts) to the Arabian sea in the south, where saffron- & cardamom-laced sweet recipes are a much loved favourite. From the sweet snacks shared between friends over coffee to sumptuous desserts fit for lavish weddings, Sumayya tempts the reader with beautiful, easily achieved recipes that anyone can savour. ...

This mountain bike guide to Chamonix Mont Blanc contains 15 mountain bike routes for every level. Small enough to fit in any pocket, this little guide will help you discover some of the best tracks in the valley, from family promenades to fast & flowing single tracks. Covering an area from St. Gervais to Switzerl&, the guide provides easy to follow desciptions, simple maps an accompanying full-colour photos. The text is in English & French. ...