The best rides in the freeride hot spots of the Alps – this is the simple formula of the Freeride Maps. The first map available to freeriders is making the locals freeride knowledge available to a broad public. All ridable slopes, drops & couloirs are marked as freeride corridors in different colours for three difficulty ratings: blue for technically easy terrain, yellow requires advanced to very advanced ability & red is extremely difficult terrain that is partially exposed & therefore reserved to crack riders. Short ascents are marked with red lines. The Freeride Maps are based on topographic maps 1:25, 000. They contain all essential information about the terrain that is necessary for planning & going freeriding. The maps are printed on water resistant & indestructible paper. On the back side, the maps include all relevant planning, safety & rescue information. ...

Oberstdorf
- Kleinwalsertal area in a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:50, 000 from Kompass with local & long-distance footpaths,
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Oberviechtach in a series of GPS compatible recreational editions of the Bavarian topographic survey at 1:25, 000, with waymarked hiking trails & cycling routes, campsites & youth hostels, etc. Coverage

Includes:: Schönsee, Treffelstein, Tiefenbach, Winklarn, Teunz, Dieterskirchen. Contours used in this map vary between 5 to 20m according to the terrain, with 20m interval predominantly used for hilly areas. Varied colouring show different types of landscape: woods, vineyards, fields etc. Maps in this series feature extensive overprint highlighting local & long-distance footpaths & cycle routes, including King Ludwig Way or different variants of the Way of St James, indicating their waymarking. Symbols highlight different types of accommodation (campsites, youth hostels, refuges, etc), sport & recreational facilities, various places of interest, etc. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid. Map legend & all the text are in German only. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Swiss topographic survey at 1:100, 000 from Swisstopo, highly regarded for it superb use of graphic relief & hill shading, ...

The Quick. A woman swims in a remote, milky-blue lagoon. Steam rises from the water & as it clears, a body is revealed in the ghostly light. The Dead. Miles away, a vast aircraft hangar rises behind the perimeter fence of the US military base. A sickening thud is heard as a man`s body falls from a high platform. The Forgotton. Many years before, a schoolgirl went missing. The world has forgotten her. But Erlendur has not. The Searcher Erlendur Sveinsson is a newly promoted detective with a battered body, a rogue CIA operative & America`s troublesome presence in Iceland to contend with. In his spare time he investigates a cold case. He is only starting out but he is already up to his neck. ” His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting & lyrical.” (Harlan Coben). ...

The Observer's Year is likely to become a classic for years to come. It will not date & will appeal to amateur astronomers almost regardless of their experience. There are 365 nights in every year (366 in a leap year!) & from the amateur astronomer's point of view, no two are alike. That is why Patrick Moore has written this unique book to highlight special objects of interest on every night of the year. He talks about the history of the constellations, double stars, nebulae, the moon, planets, even the asteroids. Beginning January 1st, he works through the year night by night... ...

How can you find new minor planets, comets & novae? How can you use photoelectric detectors to derive the temperatures of stars? & how can you predict future eclipses & occultations of stars by minor planets? The questions asked by serious amateur astronomers are answered in this authoritative & wide-ranging guide. For each topic, sound practical methods of observation & the scientific background are given to lead you to better observations. Guidelines also show you how to record & catalogue your observations using the recognised professional terminology & classification schemes. From the simplest pencil drawings of the moon to observations of the most distant galaxies with state-of-the-art CCD cameras & photoelectric photometers, this guide is packed with practical tips for all types of amateur observations. It will develop the observational skills of the keen novice & satisfy the more demanding needs of the experienced amateur astronomer. ...

The Observer`s Guide to Astronomy (Vol.2) is a guide to practical astronomy for all types of observer, from the novice to the experienced amateur. This volume covers aurorae, meteors, double & variable stars, deep sky phenomenon, & more advanced practical techniques such as the use of plate comparators, astrometry, spectroscopy, photometry, etc. Previously published in France in 1987 as Astronomie, le Guide de l` Observateur. ...

When can you see fireballs & who should you contact if you spot one? When is it best to hunt for comets & meteors & whereabouts? How do you gauge the size of the coma in the head of a comet & estimate its degree of condensation? Clear & easy to use, this guide shows you how to make successful & valuable observations & records of comets, asteroids, meteors & the zodiacal light. For each topic the historical background & current scientific understanding support a wealth of observational techniques. Comet observers are shown techniques for search & discovery. They can learn how to make visual estimates of brightness & size, & how to make photographic studies of cometary heads & tails. Asteroid hunters will find a 'life list' of quarry & guidelines on how to search for these objects & then how to photograph or electronically image them. Fruitful photographic & electronic methods for studying meteors & meteor showers are provided. Visual & photographic techniques show you how to examine the often elusive zodiacal light. ...

Written by an experienced & well-known lunar observer, this is a hands-on primer for the aspiring observer of the Moon. Whether you are a novice or are already experienced in practical astronomy you will find plenty in this book to help you raise your game to the next level & beyond. In this thoroughly updated Second Edition, the author provides extensive practical advice & sophisticated background knowledge of the Moon & of lunar observation. It incorporates the latest developments in lunar imaging techniques, including digital photography, CCD imaging, & webcam observing, & essential advice on collimating all common types of telescope. Learn what scientists have discovered about our Moon, & what mysteries remain still to be solved. Find out how you can take part in the efforts to solve these mysteries, as well as enjoying the Moon`s spectacular magnificence for yourself! ...