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Download or read book The Haute Route written by Peter Cliff and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Walkers' Haute Route by : Alexander Stewart
Download or read book The Walkers' Haute Route written by Alexander Stewart and published by Trailblazer Guides (Paperback). This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Walkers' Haute Route is probably the single finest way of getting deep into the Alps. Trekking the Walkers' Haute Route, from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn, from Chamonix to Zermatt, you'll traverse one of the finest stretches of the Pennine Alps - the mountain range in the western Alps that stretches between Valais in Switzerland and Piedmont and the Aosta Valley in Italy. A 13-day walk over 11 ridges in 113 miles (180kms), it isn't technically demanding and the rewards are immense.
Book Synopsis The Pyrenean Haute Route by : Tom Martens
Download or read book The Pyrenean Haute Route written by Tom Martens and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2024-05-17 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to trekking the 748km (465 mile) Pyrenean Haute Route (Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, HRP) along the France–Spain border. Suitable for fit experienced trekkers comfortable with mountainous terrain, this challenging unwaymarked route traverses the Pyrenees from sea to sea, from Hendaye on the Atlantic Coast to Banyuls-sur-Mer on the Mediterranean, with the aim of staying as high as possible. The PHR is divided into 44 graded stages of 8 to 28km (5–17 miles), nearly all ending at overnight accommodation. These are presented in 5 sections, which can be accessed by public transport, for the benefit of those wishing to trek only part of the route. Also included are optional ascents of 10 classic summits, including Vignemale, Le Taillon and Pico de Aneto. 1:100,000 mapping and elevation profile provided for each stage GPX files available for download Handy route summary and facilities tables help you plan your itinerary Accommodation and facilities Advice on planning and preparation, including equipment, supplies and safety considerations
Book Synopsis The Pyrenean Haute Route by : Ton Joosten
Download or read book The Pyrenean Haute Route written by Ton Joosten and published by Cicerone Press. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed guide to 800km trek along the Franco-Spanish border, from Hendaye to Banyuls-sur-Mer. The unwaymarked route is described in 45 days, with 500 GPS waymarks, information on villages, mountain huts, guesthouses, hotels and campsites and variant routes to avoid difficult sections. Also ascents of ten classic Pyrenean summits beside the route.
Book Synopsis The Sierra High Route by : Steve Roper
Download or read book The Sierra High Route written by Steve Roper and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No ordinary guidebook, Sierra High Route leads you from point to point through a spectacular 195-mile timberline route in California's High Sierra. The route follows a general direction but no particular trail, thus causing little or no impact and allowing hikers to experience the beautiful sub-alpine region of the High Sierra in a unique way.
Book Synopsis Trekking Munich to Venice by : John Hayes
Download or read book Trekking Munich to Venice written by John Hayes and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2017-02-20 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to trekking the Traumpfad or 'Dream Way' from Munich's Mariënplatz to the Piazza San Marco in Venice. Covering 570km (354 miles), this long-distance trek through Germany, Austria and Italy takes around 1 month to hike and is suitable for most able walkers with a head for heights. The route is described from north to south in 30 stages, each between 10 and 34km (6–21 miles) in length. Five alternate stages and a day spent traversing via ferrata in the Dolomites are also described. 1:100,000 mapping plus larger-scale urban maps for key locations GPX files available to download Handy route planner helps you plan your itinerary Refreshment, transport and accommodation information given for each trek stage Highlights include the Karwendel, Tux and Zillertal Alps and the Dolomites
Download or read book The Hidden Tracks written by Gestalten and published by Gestalten. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scenic trails, adventures off the beaten track, and pristine hiking destinations around the world.
Book Synopsis Backcountry Skiing by : Martin Volken
Download or read book Backcountry Skiing written by Martin Volken and published by The Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers* Includes trip planning, navigation, fitness, and avalanche safety information, in addition to techniques*Provides advice on how to make well-informed backcountry decisionsMartin Volken and his co-authors provide skiers with all the tools and knowledge they need to safely and successfully travel in the mountain backcountry. The guide features intermediate-to-advanced techniques for ski touring and ski mountaineering, from planning backcountry trips to perfecting turns in rolling terrain and mastering uphill climbing. For those skiers ready for a more technical, high alpine environment, they draw on traditional mountaineering skills, including roped climbing, setting protection anchors, using ice axes, climbing on bare rock, and more. In addition to mastering techniques, Backcountry Skiing also features information on recent evolutions in ski equipment; avalanche safety tips; a primer on mountain weather and glaciers, trip planning tools, a discussion of emergency situations, nutrition and fitness advice, and winter camping basics.Throughout this guide, a special emphasis is put on being well-informed and making good decisions - whenever you strap on your skis and skins and head out into the backcountry.
Book Synopsis Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 - Western Alps by : Bill O'Connor
Download or read book Alpine Ski Mountaineering Vol 1 - Western Alps written by Bill O'Connor and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2012-12-04 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ski mountaineering guidebook to the Western Alps including the classic Haute Route, Chamonix to Zermatt, tours in the Ecrins, Vanoise, Haute Maurienne, Gran Paradiso, Mont Blanc, Valais and Urner Alps. The European Alps offer some of the finest and most accessible ski mountaineering in the world. A combination of magnificent and varied terrain, an enviable snow record, excellent public transport, unrivalled hut system and long ski season make them a focus for mountaineers and skiers throughout the world. Volume 2 of this Alpine Ski Mountaineering series covers the Central and Eastern Alps. The routes described will provide a lifetime's ski mountaineering for the average skier, with rewards and challenges for all levels of ability.
Book Synopsis Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69 by : Edward Whymper
Download or read book Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69 written by Edward Whymper and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Alpine Pass Route, Switzerland by : Kev Reynolds
Download or read book The Alpine Pass Route, Switzerland written by Kev Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina Route 1 by : Kev Reynolds
Download or read book The Swiss Alpine Pass Route - Via Alpina Route 1 written by Kev Reynolds and published by Cicerone Press. This book was released on 2017-05-31 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route, now fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1. The 360km trail traverses Switzerland from east to west, from Sargans near the Liechtenstein border to Montreux on Lac Leman (Lake Geneva). Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, it showcases some of the country's most breathtaking mountain landscapes, boasting views of iconic peaks such as the Wetterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau and Les Diablerets. The route is suitable for those with some experience of Alpine trekking: it amasses over 20,000m of ascent and involves some steep sections. It can be completed in 2-3 weeks, although it is also possible to walk shorter sections; alternatively postbus, cable-car and rail connections could be used to allow for a tighter schedule. The route is presented in 18 stages, each featuring step-by-step route description accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping, route profiles and notes on transport, accommodation and facilities. In addition, a 26km prologue in Liechtenstein and an alternative finish following the old course of the Alpine Pass Route via Gsteig are also described. Accommodation options range from mountain huts to hotels and inns, with camping available at a number of licensed sites along the route.
Book Synopsis Walking in Zermatt and Saas-Fee by : Lesley Williams
Download or read book Walking in Zermatt and Saas-Fee written by Lesley Williams and published by Cicerone Press Limited. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guidebook to 50 graded day walks in Switzerland’s Valais. Exploring the areas around the towns of Zermatt and Saas-Fee in the Mattertal and Saastal valleys, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Walks range from 4 to 29km (3–18 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–10 hours. The routes make the most of the area's extensive network of well-made mountain paths and its lift system to explore Europe’s highest mountains. 1:50,000 maps included for each route GPX files available to download Detailed information on planning, transport and amenities Highlights include the Swiss 4000m giants Matterhorn and Monte Rosa
Book Synopsis Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes by : Stan Lee
Download or read book Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes written by Stan Lee and published by Verlag Fur Moderne Kunst. This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spectacular exhibition catalogue, Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes celebrates 80 years of Marvel history with original comics pages, amazing sculptures, artefacts, original commissions, panoramic hallways and interactive displays.Marvel Comics and Marvel Studio Films are not only the enduring voices of the Super Heroes themselves, but also the diverse visions of Marvel's writers, artists, actors and filmmakers.The catalogue features legendary comic creators, up-and-coming talent, editors, executives, artists, art collectors, actors and show-runners, along with articles about the history and power of YOU, the Marvel fans, with stories that stretch the mind regarding how we think about heroes, be it through personal history, fandom or fashion.Featuring interviews with and articles by some of the legends and stars in the field, such as:Iconic comic book writer and editor, Stan Lee (1922-2018).Comic book writers Kelly Sue DeConnick, Joe Quesada, G. Willow Wilson, and Chris Claremont (best known for creating Wolverine).Actor, Clark Gregg who plays the character of Phillip J. Coulson in classic Marvel films such as Iron Man 1 and 2, Thor, and The Avengers.Film, TV and comic writer, Joseph 'Jeph' Loeb best-known for his writing of TV series such as Smallville, and Heroes, as well as his book works on many major Marvel characters.Actor, James Marsters who played the role of the English vampire Spike in the cult TV series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer.Creator of Marvel's Luke Cage, Cheo Hodari Coker.
Book Synopsis The Day of the Jackal by : Frederick Forsyth
Download or read book The Day of the Jackal written by Frederick Forsyth and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Frederick Forsyth's unforgettable novel of a conspiracy, a killer, and the one man who can stop him... He is known only as "The Jackal"--a cold, calculating assassin without emotion, or loyalty, or equal. He's just received a contract from an enigmatic employer to eliminate one of the most heavily guarded men in the world--Charles De Gaulle, president of France. It is only a twist of fate that allows the authorities to discover the plot. They know next to nothing--only that the assassin is on the move. To track him, they dispatch their finest detective, Claude Lebel, on a manhunt that will push him to his limit, in a race to stop an assassin's bullet from reaching its target.
Book Synopsis Training for the Uphill Athlete by : Steve House
Download or read book Training for the Uphill Athlete written by Steve House and published by Patagonia. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents training principles for the multisport mountain athlete who regularly participates in a mix of distance running, ski mountaineering, and other endurance sports that require optimum fitness and customized strength
Download or read book Walks in Corsica written by and published by McCarta Publishing. This book was released on 1990 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The outstanding series of walking guides based on trails created and marked by the French Federation of Hiking Clubs. Each guide details several hundred miles of footpaths, and each route is marked on IGN color topo maps (1:50,000). Also includes information on lodgings and train, bus, and ferry connections.