The Hill Walking Essentials DVD covers a range of valuable skills & techniques that are essential to days out in the hills. This DVD follows two hill walkers as they prepare for their trip, & follows them on their journey. This DVD has been jointly produced by the MCof S, BMC & MLTE with generous support from the Catherine Smith Memorial Trust. This is an inspiring DVD for those who are thinking about taking their first trip into the hills, & also for those who are practiced in the hills already, but just like to tone their knowledge & skills. ...

The Hill Walking Essentials DVD covers a range of valuable skills & techniques that are essential to days out in the hills. This DVD follows two hill walkers as they prepare for their trip, & follows them on their journey. This DVD has been jointly produced by the MCof S, BMC & MLTE with generous support from the Catherine Smith Memorial Trust. This is an inspiring DVD for those who are thinking about taking their first trip into the hills, & also for those who are practiced in the hills already, but just like to tone their knowledge & skills. ...

The official handbook of the Mountain Leader & Walking Group Leader schemes. Packed with essential information & techniques in three parts: Getting Around in the Hills, The Upland Environment & Group Management. The book is a reference tool for every walker as well as for those who wish to lead in the hills. Its functional design with easy-reference colour-coded pages, striking illustrations that complement the text & accurate relief & line maps make this book an indispensable guide to the skills required for summer hill walking ...

A Hillwalkers' guide to the landscape & wildlife Compiled by some of the country’s leading experts, this book offers a detailed introduction to the natural & man-made environment of Scotland’s mountains. Nine in-depth chapters combine the latest research & knowledge & present it in an easy to understand style
- the result is an accessible & comprehensive overview of the upland environment ever written for outdoor enthusiasts. More than 300 photographs & diagrams illustrate chapters on climate, shaping the mountain landscape, mountain birds, mammals, reptiles & amphibians & the future of our mountains
- a great value title published by the SMC with support from the Scottish Natural Heritage.

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The 2010 Indenpendent Hostel Guide is the updated edition which provides details for the independent bunkhouses & hostels in the UK. Independent hostels offer accomodation for groups or individuals undertaking anything from climbing in the Scottish Highlands to sightseeing in London. There is a page feature on each hostel giving contact details, directions, public transport options & descriptions of the accommodation & the attractions of the area. ...

Into Thin Air is a riveting first-hand account of a catastrophic expedition up Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist & seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall & the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were dead. Krakauer's book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure & an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs & perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions. ...