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. ...

In 1954, an Italian expedition climbed K2, the world's second highest mountain & arguably the most difficult of all the 8000m peaks. It was a cause for celebration in a war-torn country still trying to establish itself in the post-war world. But it was an ascent which was also to lead to recriminations, accusations of deceit, slanders, libels & court cases. The bitter aftermath contributed to the ending of the career of Walter Bonatti, the pre-eminent climber of the era, a man whose climb on K2, & subsequent night-out at 8000m had ensured victory. Now, after maintaining his silence for 50 years, Lino Lacedelli, one of the two-man summit team, finally tells his story of what happened on the summit climb. His account vindicates much, though not all, of what Bonatti has claimed about the positioning of Camp IX & that final climb. The book refutes much of what was written in the official account of both the expedition & the historic summit climb, adding fascinating detail to both the expedition & the Italy of the 1950s. It is one of the most important books on the history of climbing on the world's highest peaks to have been published in recent times. Lacedelli's account is illustrated with photographs from his personal archive, some of which have never before been published. ...

Kayak Surfing is a great guide to the art of surfing in the sea. Written by an expert sea kayaker, this guide is aimed at both complete novices & experts alike. Included are basic principles, surfing etiquette, advanced techniques & the psychology & philosophy of ocean wave-riding. ...

King Lines is the ground-breaking Emmy Award winning new climbing movie from Sender Films & Big Up Productions. This new film follows Chris Sharma over the course of a year & a half & captures him in action on some breathtaking & cutting edge ascents all over the world. Chris Sharma is one of the strongest & most recognised climbers in the world & for the past decade has dominated his sport, & at 25 years old the Californian is just getting into his stride ...

From the Pocket Mountains range of guide books comes the Kingdom of Fife book which gives details of 40 exciting walks from across the Kingdom. Taking in such sights & locations as the massive Forth Bridges, through the picturesque fishing village of East Neuk, to the ancient grandure of St Andrews, this guide is a must for those visiting or anyone who stays locally looking for inspiration. ...

Fully revised & extended new edition of Charlie Loram's practical guidebook originally published as Leh & Trekking in Ladakh. This is the guide to low impact trekking in this high altitude region of north-west India. The spectacular natural landscape of giant mountains, wild deserts & deep gorges, combined with a thriving Tibetan-Buddhist culture makes Ladakh (' Little Tibet') one of the most fascinating destinations in the Himalaya. The Cordee
- Ladakh Trekking Guide details ; Central Ladakh ; Nubra ; Rupshu ; Zanskar ; Western Ladakh
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