This book offers useful tips and solid advice on how to evade capture and, if that fails, how to escape.
A revised Pathfinder guide to the Yorkshire Dales, with 28 circular walks that explore the most scenic parts of the Dales. With walks for all ages and abilities this guide covers Swaledale, Ribblesdale and the Yorkshire Dales National Park. All walk…
Beyond the Mountain is the multi-award-winning title from Steve House - arguably the world's leading high-altitude climber. Winner of the prestigious Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature in 2009.
Following the author's struggles on the mountain of Matterhorn, this book offers an account of the mountain's history, including the legendary first ascent in 1865, as well as a factual description of the symptoms and mechanisms of altitude sickness.
Mountaineering in the Mont Blanc Range showcases the most beautiful lower grade snow, ice and mixed climbs (F to AD+) in the area. Jean-Louis Laroche and Florence Lelong have selected 36 climbs which are easily accessible from mountain huts, telephe…
Tolv Måneder, fire årstider, en kontormann og hans ryggsekk. Da han var 12 år gammel, ville han bli en berømt ekspedisjonist, en hard og ordløs type, den første som satte sine føtter på en hvit flekk på kartet. 30 år senere innså Torbjørn Ekelund at…
Day Walks in the Yorkshire Dales by Bernard Newman features 20 circular routes between 6 and 11 miles in length. Each route features easy-to-follow directions and Ordnance Survey maps. Reprinted in 2019 with updated mapping and revisions.
Suitable for walkers and mountaineers, from novice to expert, this title covers various aspects of mountain navigation; summer, winter and overseas, using traditional map and compass as well as devices such as GPS and digital software applications.…
Using unpublished diaries, Jim Perrin, the acclaimed author of The Villain and Menlove, tells the story of the greatest exploring partnership in British history.
The most northerly of Britain's island groups, Shetland is so far removed from the rest of the UK that it usually appears as an inset on maps. Although relatively little known to those from outside the islands, Shetland is a magnificent terrain for…
Offers over 300 tips and handy hints with ideas to help the instructor present a professional coaching session and to help clients get the most out of their time. This title is suitable for those who leads and teaches on rock or ice.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger, Sven Goran Eriksson, Fabio Capello and Marcello Lippi, amongst others, add their not inconsiderable weight to the highest-profile symposium on football ever convened. Gianluca Vialli and Gabriele Marc…
This is the third edition of the UK's best selling guidebook - Eastern Grit. Once again the book has been expanded with more coverage of the main cliffs and the inclusion of many of the minor venues that were left out last time round.
Extreme situations force us to seize opportunities, face up to dangers and rely on our instincts. In this book, the author shares the hard-earned lessons he's learned from some of the harshest environments on earth. How do you keep going when all th…
This is a major reference book for all walkers and climbers who want to explore the mountains of the UK and Ireland in winter conditions, as well as for those who wish to lead groups. It is split into six sections: the winter environment, basic wint…
From epic cliffs to gentle fields, from bustling towns to the peaceful lake shores of Galilee, take a journey on the Jesus Trail and watch the Bible and history come to life
The Costa Blanca has long been the best known Hot Rock winter sun venue for climbers. It has easy access, loads of quality accommodation, and an amazing amount of fantastic climbing on everything from roadside boulders to magnificent mountains. This…
Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker were at the forefront of Alpine and Himalayan climbing during the 1970s and early 1980s. Both were fine communicators and writers. This omnibus collects their books in which they describe some of the most dynamic climbs…
Nature is a destination, but you don't have to travel anywhere to find it. Just open the door and step outside. A fun, hands on approach to getting involved in nature, The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book is a year-round how-to activity guidebook for ge…
Take on the toughest challenges that nature can throw at you with the ultimate visual guide to camping, wilderness, and outdoor survival skills. Written by Colin Towell, an ex-SAS Combat Survival Instructor, The Survival Handbook is bursting with su…
Learn the basics of family camping from longtime outdoorswoman Goldie Silverman and the legion of experienced kid and parent campers that lent their voices to this authoritative, yet fun and whimsical book. Novice and experienced campers alike will…
Illustrated throughout, Wilderness Survival demonstrates the core skills that the world's elite forces use to survive in the wild. With tips and techniques from special forces manuals, the book is divided into 7 chapters, dealing with survival psych…
Beredskap för en naturkatastrof eller andra tillfälliga nödlägen kommer inte att hålla dig vid liv under en pandemi, kraftnätskollaps eller annan djup kris. Myndighetsbroschyrer och andra prepperböcker fokuserar ofta på att hålla ut i några få dagar…
Lonely Planet's Best Day Walks Japanis your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Climb Mt Fuji, walk the Toh…
Since it opened in 2003 Hadrian' s Wall Path has become one of Britain' s most popular long-distance paths.
Guidebook to walking the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Snowdonia National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. Low-level route of 97 miles (6 to 8 stages) includes Pass of Aberglaslyn, Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. The mountain rou…
Published by Jarrold Publishing and the Ordnance Survey, the Pathfinder Series contains 28 walking tours of London with complete transportation information and mapping.
28 fabulous country walks from the Somerset Levels to the Mendips and from the Marlborough Downs to Salisbury Plain. Graded by length and ranging from 3 to 10 miles, all routes come with a clear, large-scale OS map, GPS waypoints and highlight where…
HIKING OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, 2nd edition (Falcon)A Guide to the National Park's Greatest Hiking AdventuresErik Molvar This updated guide describes the author's favorite routes among the 585 miles of maintained trails in a wilderness ecosystem that…
Guidebook of 40 walks exploring the dales, moors, uplands and coasts of Lancashire, including Morecambe Bay, the Forest of Bowland, Ribble Valley and the West Pennine Moors. With routes for all seasons of the year and for a variety of abilities, the…
Day Walks in the North York Moors showcases 20 circular routes of the North York Moors, between 6 and 14 miles (9km and 22km) in length, suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Written by local author, Tony Harker, each route features Ordnance Su…
Part of the Walking the Lake District Fells series, this guidebook covers a wide range of routes to 28 Lakeland summits that can be climbed from the Borrowdale and Thirlmere valleys - both easily accessed from Keswick - with highlights including Cat…
Kate and Alan Hobbs have reviewed and refreshed their Walk! Dartmoor classic guide book for its new 2016 edition. 40 fully detailed walking routes with OS maps and gps waypoints for you to enjoy adventuring on Dartmoor.
Featuring more than 40 of the best hikes in the greater Twin Cities metro area, this exciting new guidebook points locals and visitors alike to trailheads within an hour's drive of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
8 walks following the Pilgrims Routes of Britain. Giving history and extra information about some of our best known ancient routeways.. A wonderful companion to these historical and spiritual walkways.
Contains 15 fascinating and entertaining walks through Edinburgh, from Grassmarket to Greyfriars and Holyrood to Crammond, in colour throughout and easy-to-use maps. For tourists and residents alike, each walk is an enjoyable collection of insightfu…
Baffies' Easy Munro Guide to the Cairngorms is the third volume in Ralph Storer's inspirational series of guidebooks dedicated to finding the easiest way up Scotland's highest mountains. This latest volume covers the Cairngorms National Park.
New edition of Crimson Short Walks Brecon Beacons comprising 20 short walks around the popular Welsh region. Inside are clear, family-friendly routes across the Brecon Beacons National Park, from the Black Mountains to the Beacons Way, all featuring…
This guide describes some of the best scrambles and easy rock climbs to be found in Scotland (excepting Skye and the Northern Highlands which are described in separate SMC guides).
