Map No. 827, Bergstrasse
- Odenwald
- Necker Valley (2-map set), in a series of hiking maps from Kompass providing extensive

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This is a complete guide to all aspects of climbing & mountaineering across the seasons for both instructors & amateur climbers alike. Extensively revised & updated with the latest safety guidance, techniques & equipment designs. Practical instruction & clear diagrams & photographs cover all of the techniques, equipment & skills for safe & enjoyable climbing all year round. The book is written by two of the UK`s foremost mountaineering experts. The Foreword is by Nigel Williams, Head of Training at Glenmore Lodge, Scotland`s National Outdoor Training Centre. It is fully endorsed by the AMI. ...

This pocket-sized whistle can be attached anywhere with a keyring. It is ideal to attract attention in an emergency & it is recommended by the Mountain Leader Training Board as an essential item to be carried in the hills.100 decibels loud. It comes in assorted primary colours. The international distress signal is 6 blasts of a whistle. ...

This first volume in ” The Aspiring Hiker`s Guide” series is meant to encourage beginner & intermediate hikers, backpackers & scramblers to step into & explore the backcountry in Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Jasper National Park, Kananaskis Country & the Icefields Parkway with both confidence & excitement. Many aspects of venturing into these areas are investigated, including expert advice on gear, clothing, food & equipment; procedures related to safety & etiquette; & considerations as to physical fitness & first aid. Routes & trails are detailed with colour photographs & maps, GPS co-ordinates, elevation gain charts, distances, natural landmarks & tips on arriving at the destination safely. Best routes to summits are described in detail to prevent confusion & injury. As well, the general histories of the trails, routes & naming conventions for some mountains are presented so as to add an element of understanding & intrigue as to what was experienced by the First Peoples & early European explorers who set foot in these beautifully wild areas of western Canada. ...

This, the first title in a new series, Nature Retreats, which presents the most beautifully-designed holiday homes, with stunning ...

This new Pocket Wales series of books features a collection of the best landscapes, coasts, castles & mountain views in a handy pocket size. Each image has an extended caption which gives the reader an insight & background to the picture. Individually or as a set, these books are great little souvenirs of Wales. At only GBP3.99 a book these are ideally placed for point of sale displays in bookshops, gift shops & Tourist Information Centres. ...

Rucksack Guide: Mountain Walking & Trekking is your essential handbook for when on the mountain. It offers concise guidance & support for whatever situations you might find yourself in, including: technical skills
- tips & reminders on the key techniques weather
- from interpreting weather maps to dealing with thunderstorms navigation
- various techniques including using a compass the setting the map safety
- essential procedures to ensure the safety of yourself, your party & others on the mountain emergencies
- guidance on what to do in extreme situations. The book is colour-coded for easy reference & all information is presented in lists & tables, making it simple to understand in testing conditions. The Rucksack Guide series is taken from Mountaineering: The essential skills for mountain walkers & climbers
- the definitive handbook for hill walkers, climbers & mountaineers.





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This guide describes 50 full & half-day walks in Mallorca`s mountainous northwest, in the stunning Serra de Tramuntana. Whilst ...

This guidebook describes 40 day walks exploring Snowdonia. It showcases some of the best mountain walks in the area, with routes up Snowdon & Tryfan alongside other classic peaks like Y Garn, Cadair Idris & the Glyders. Routes are graded easy to strenuous & include airy & pulse-quickening scrambles such as Crib Goch & Bristly Ridge as well as the Snowdon Horseshoe, the Nantlle Ridge & a 2-day traverse of all 15 of Snowdon`s peaks over 3000ft. Walks range in distance from 4 miles (6km) to 16 miles (26km). Clear route descriptions are accompanied by OS mapping, & for each walk there is key information about distance, grade, ascent, terrain, access & parking. With useful advice on where to stay & when to go, & an English-Welsh glossary, this book is an invaluable guide to discovering both the popular & less well-trodden corners of Snowdonia. Snowdonia can justifiably lay claim to some of the finest mountain walking in Britain, from the bristling, jagged ridges of Snowdon to the huge grassy mounds of the Carneddau & the stone-girt fortresses of the Glyderau. These are big mountains with big personalities, with glowering crags & deep rocky cwms. Whether you are based in Bala, Beddgelert, Llanberis, Betws-y-Coed, Dolgellau or Capel Curig, you`ll find walks in this guidebook to suit you. ...

This attractive & cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks on the high mountains of the Snowdonia National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview & introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered directions, large scale Ordnance Survey maps, superb, eye-grabbing panoramic photographs, & interpretation of points of interest along the way, these guides set a new standard in clarity & ease-of-use. Featured walks include: The Carneddau, The Glyderau, Tryfan, Y Garn, Snowdon, Moel Siabod, Moel Hebog, Rhionog Fawr, The Arans & Cadair Idris. One of a series of six books for Snowdonia in the popular Top 10 Walks series. Handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts. Other titles in the series include: Ridge Walks & Scrambles, Hill Walks & Easy Summits, Woodland Walks, Walks with History & Pub Walks. ...