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Home > Non-fiction & reference > Sport 15 items Cicerone Borders Country - A Walker’s Guide The Cicerone - Borders Country Walkers Guide details the landscape of the Border country that lies between England and Scotland, including the Cheviots, Tweeddale and Teviotdale, Ettrick Forest and the Tweedsmuir Hills. There are 46 varied routes with a number of long distance walks and town trails. Cicerone Backpacker's Britain - Northern Scotland (volume 3) For those looking for a little adventure without hitting the airport. The Cicerone - Backpacker's guide of Northern Scotland covers trips varying from 2,3 and 5 days. including 30 multi-day backpacking routes in northern Scotland’s highlands and islands. Routes take walkers along rugged coastlines from the Shetland Islands to the Rough Bounds of Knoydart, and across mountain ridges from northern Skye to Glen Affric. This guide is suitable for the following seasons: January to March most routes snow-bound. April to June and September to December ideal. July and August bring plagues of midges! Cicerone Snow Guide The Cicerone 'Snow Guide' is aimed at walkers, climbers and snowsport enthusiasts who want to acquire or improve their knowledge of snow and avalanche release. It is equally suitable for snow professionals, guides, mountaineering and snowsport instructors, and ski patrollers and makes a great gift for those who love the white stuff. This book details the formation and evolution of snow, and shows practical methods for examining and analysing snow cover. It illustrates how to identify the many forms which snow may take and how to assess avalanche risk more precisely and reliably… It includes a system of snow observation and a handy snow crystal card for identifying crystals in the snow layer. Cordee Books Ladakh Trekking Guide Fully revised and 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 and 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 Cicerone Ben Nevis and Glen Coe Reknown for its breathtaking scenery and adventerous walks. This Cicerone Guide covers Ben Nevis southwards towards Glen Coe. Areas detailed are Lochaber's spectacular summits as well as mid-level walks and gentle strolls, great through routes along empty glens, and tent or bothy treks - serious in terms of remoteness and scenery. Cordee Books Alpine Climbing Techniques A great guide for those looking to improve all elements of their climbing. Illustrated with more than 150 photographs, Alpine Climbing will teach you how to move quickly and efficiently over rock, snow, ice and glaciers. The book also describes understanding the alpine environment, selecting the right gear, movement and protective skills and route planning and timing. Cordee have covered all bases with this guide. 15 items |
